Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Degrees Offered
Baccalaureate Degree
General Education Requirements
Credits
Baccalaureate Degree
General Education Requirements
Credits
I. Skills Subtotal: 12-15
English 101 or SEEK-English 095* 3
(These courses are a prerequisite for all 200-level courses.)
English 201 (formerly English 102) 3
(This course is a prerequisite for all 300-level or above courses.)
Speech 113 or SEEK-Speech 115 1 3
Mathematics 104, or 105 or exemption 2 0-3
Mathematics 108 or 141 3
II. Core Requirements Subtotal: 15
Two of the following: History 203, 204, 205 6
(*Please note: students who have completed HIS 231, must take
HIS 205)
Literature 230 or 231 and Literature 232 or 233 6
Philosophy 231 3
III. Distribution Requirements Subtotal: 16-30
A. Cultural Studies
1. Foreign Languages 3 0-6
(Note: To take courses in Spanish, French or Russian, a placement
test is required before registering. The tests are administered in the
Foreign Language Laboratory in Room 112W.)
2. Ethnic Studies 3
Select one of the following three courses:
Ethnic Studies 123 Race and American Society:
The African-American Experience
Ethnic Studies 124 Introduction to Latinas/os in the United States
Ethnic Studies 125 Race and Ethnicity in America
III. Distribution Requirements continued
3. Fine Arts 3
Select any 3-credit course in art or music or drama
(This course may not be used to satisfy major requirements.)
B. Social Sciences 6
Select two of the following:
Anthropology 101 Economics 101 or 102
Political Science 101 (formerly Government 101)
Psychology 101 Sociology 101
Students should consult their major prerequisites before choosing
their social science courses.
C. Natural Sciences 4 ** 0-4
Natural Science 107 or exemption
Select one of the following: 4-5
Environmental Science 108, Forensic Science 108, or Physics 108
Physics 101 or Physics 203 (calculus-based, for students with a
strong math background)
Biology 103 (or BIO 101 + BIO 102) or Chemistry 103 (or CHE
101 + CHE 102)
(for students with a strong science background)
D. Physical Education 1-3
Any course offered by the Department of Health and Physical
Education except PED 172, for 1-3 credits or exemption 5
Total: 44-60
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