Stanislaus State Criminal Justice
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Stanislaus State lists for Criminal Justice transfers starts with CJ 2250, CJ 2255 and CJ 2270; the full list is below.
98 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Stanislaus State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Stanislaus State Criminal Justice Major Preparation
The courses Stanislaus State lists as Criminal Justice major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Stanislaus State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division prerequisites
Complete all of these
- CJ 2250 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJ 2255 Methods of Criminal Justice Inquiry
- CJ 2270 Criminal Investigations
- CJ 2280 Criminal Law
- CJ 2450 Criminal Judicial Process
Forensic science concentration
Courses listed
- CHEM 1100 General Chemistry I and CHEM 1102 General Chemistry I Laboratory
- BIOL 2310 Human Genetics
- PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 1600 Statistics
- MATH 1601 Statistics with Support I and MATH 1602 Statistics with Support II
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 1070 College Algebra
- MATH 1071 College Algebra with Support I and MATH 1072 College Algebra with Support II
Also listed by Stanislaus State
Stanislaus State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended lower division general education courses
- PHIL 2100 Logic
- SOCL 1010 Introduction to Sociology
- PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology
1 of these
- MATH 1600 Statistics
- MATH 1601 Statistics with Support I and MATH 1602 Statistics with Support II
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Stanislaus State have a Criminal Justice major for transfer students?
Yes. Stanislaus State offers Criminal Justice (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Stanislaus State for Criminal Justice?
Stanislaus State's Criminal Justice major preparation includes CJ 2250, CJ 2255, CJ 2270, CJ 2280, CJ 2450 and CHEM 1100, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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