Marymount Criminal Justice BA Transfer Guide
Marymount Criminal Justice BA Transfer ..

Marymount Criminal Justice BA Transfer Guide

Marymount Criminal Justice BA Transfer Guide

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Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Complete at a Virginia Community College

Credits

Course Equivalent

Notes

SDV 100 College Success Skills or 101 Orientation

1-2

No credit awarded

College Success Skills or Orientation

ENG 111 College Comp I

3

EN 101

College Comp I

ENG 112 College Comp II

3

EN 102

College Comp II

Any UCGS Art or Humanities

3

Art or Humanities courses recommended

These two courses must come from two different disciplines.

Any UCGS Art, Humanities, or Literature

3

Literature course recommended

  

PSY 200 Intro to Psychology

3

PSY 101

  

Any UCGS History

3

HI course

  

Any UCGS Natural Sciences

4

Natural Science and Lab course

  

MTH 154, MTH 155, or MTH 245

3

MTH 155 or MTH 245

Quantitative Reasoning, Statistical Reasoning, or Statistics. MTH 155 or MTH 245 are recommended. MU equivalencies: MTH 154 = MA 901; MTH 155 = MA 132; MTH 245 = MA 132

SOC 200 Intro to Sociology

3

SOC 131

Required course for CJ major at Marymount.

Any UCGS transfer course

3-4

    

ADJ 100 Survey of Criminal Justice

3

CJ 209

Required course for CJ major at Marymount.

ADJ 105 or ADJ 201

3

ADJ 105 or ADJ 201

The Juvenile Justice System or Criminology. ADJ 105 is strongly recommended as CJ 207 is a required course for CJ major at Marymount.

ADJ 140 Introduction to Corrections

3

CJ 311

Course will count toward the CJ major elective requirement at Marymount.

ADJ 229 or ADJ 236

3

CJ 900

Community Policing in Modern Society or Principles of Criminal Investigation. Both courses will transfer in as CJ 900 and count toward the CJ major elective requirement at Marymount.

Select one: ADJ 105, ADJ 110, ADJ 133, ADJ 201, ADJ 211, ADJ 229, ADJ 233, ADJ 234, SOC 266

3

  

ADJ 201 is strongly recommended because it is required for the CJ major at Marymount. ADJ 105 and ADJ 201 will count toward the CJ major at Marymount. ADJ 110, ADJ 133, ADJ 211, ADJ 229, ADJ 233, ADJ 234, and SOC 266 all count toward the CJ major elective requirement at Marymount.

Additional courses

11-15

  

Students who have completed all prerequisites and community college requirements should take additional courses from the rows above or transfer elective courses to fulfill the 60-62 credit requirement.

Pre-Transfer Credits

60-62

    



 

Complete at Marymount University

Credits

Notes

CJ 207

3

Will need to complete if ADJ 105 is not completed at VCCS school.

CJ 250

3

  

CJ 304

4

  

CJ 305

3

Will need to complete if ADJ 201 is not completed at VCCS school.

CJ 312

3

  

CJ 400

3

  

CJ 495

3

  

Criminal Justice electives

9

Credits will vary based on required CJ major coursework completed at VCCS school.

TRS 100

3

Required LAC course

General Electives

23

Credits will vary based on required major coursework completed at VCCS school.

Post-Transfer Credits

61

  



 

Transfer Guidance

 

Guaranteed Admission Agreement

  • Virginia Community College (VCCS) students graduating from transfer-oriented degree programs with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a four-point scale are guaranteed admission.

  • This policy applies to undergraduate majors.

  • Students must have upheld standards of student conduct. VCCS students who do not meet these terms may still apply and be considered for admission, although admissions are not guaranteed.

  • Students with 2.2-2.5 GPAs are encouraged to apply. We always review individual cases.

  • See the VCCS Transfer Programs page for more details in our Guaranteed Admission Agreement.

  • This transfer guide shows an optimal path to a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice at Marymount University.

  • Please create an account through the www.TransferVirginia.org portal and click College Connect to indicate your intent.

 

Important Links & Dates

  • University Transfer Center: Transfer Marymount

  • Register Intent to Transfer: Through College Connect at www.TransferVirginia.org

  • Admission Application: Application Link

  • Financial Aid: More information can be found here.

  • FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: studentaid.gov

 

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered.

  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Marymount University within your first year.

 

Is This Degree Right For Me?

  • Want to help people and make a difference in your community?

  • Believe in the rule of law and community values?

  • Are dedicated to serving others?

  • Have a desire to protect and serve those in need?

  • Are curious, persistent, and a good team player?

 

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

  • Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of the transfer-oriented degree program will satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements except for a required Inquiry into Theology course.

  • Dual Enrollment: Dual Enrollment students seeking admission to MU with credits from DE will be reviewed for degree pathways.

  • Credit for Prior Learning: Credits are reviewed and a decision is granted from the Registrar.

  • Catalog Year: Students will be subject to the catalog in effect at the time of enrollment.

 

Is This College Right For Me?

  • Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount University is well-known for strong faculty/student bonds and vibrant student life.

  • The University offers nearly 4,000 students a wide array of degrees.

  • Transfer students have the option of choosing to live on-campus or off-campus.

  • Learn more about our university at www.TransferVirginia.org.

 

Did You Know That...

  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower-division general education requirements.

  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid.

 

What Can I Do With This Degree?

 

Program Successes & Highlights

  • This program offers courses such as Introduction to Counterintelligence and Terrorism, Correctional Institutions, and Principles of Forensic Science.

 

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

 

Do More With Your Degree!

  • Recent graduates now work as: Analyst at National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Analyst at FBI, Police officer, United States Secret Service agent.

 

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

  • Program requirements are determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor.

4-Year Major
Social Sciences
Applicable School(s)
Marymount University
Category/Topic
Transfer Guides
Last revised on Tuesday March 24 2026
Created on Tuesday March 24 2026

 

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