TCU Criminal Justice - Academic Advising

ACADEMIC ADVISING

The Faculty in the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice & Anthropology are committed to helping students complete their degree in a timely manner. We consider advising to be an important faculty function that encompasses a broad variety of activities. In addition to academic advising, faculty advisors are also available for career counseling, mentoring and discussions on professional development and training. Criminal Justice majors are expected to arrange a formal advising meeting with their advisor upon declaring the major. Students are also strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester to discuss goals and academic progress.

THE TOP TEN MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED ADVISING QUESTIONS

#1. How do I declare a major/minor in Criminal Justice? Students can declare a major at the AddRan College of Humanities and Social Sciences office – Reed Hall, Room 107, Ext. 7160. To declare a minor, students should go to the Dean’s office of the College of their major or select their new minor online (http://www.my.tcu.edu).

#2. Why do I need a faculty advisor? Faculty advisors assist with ensuring that students meet the academic requirements of both the university and Criminal Justice Program requirements. Advisors also assist with career planning.

#3. Who is my faculty advisor? The TCU Registrar's Office provides students the name of their advisor. Students may also contact the department to get the name of their advisor.

#4. When should I meet with my advisor? It is recommended that students meet with their advisor at least once per academic year, however, students can meet with their advisor as often as necessary.

#5. What is a Degree Plan and how do I acquire one? The Degree Plan lists the courses a student has already taken, the required courses necessary to graduate, and the number of elective courses remaining prior to graduation. The Degree Plan is acquired at the AddRan College of Humanities and Social Sciences office – Reed Hall, Room 111.

#6. What is the “Intent to Graduate” Form? An intent to graduate form must be completed during the first semester of the senior year. These forms are available at the AddRan College of Humanities and Social Sciences office – Reed Hall, Room 111.

#7. Can courses count toward more than one degree requirement? Yes, however, no course can be counted for more than three credit hours.

#8. Will Criminal Justice courses taken at another university count at TCU? Possibly. Credit for Criminal Justice courses taken at other universities is at the discretion of the Criminal Justice Program Director. Students are strongly encouraged to check with the Director prior to taking Criminal Justice courses outside of TCU.

#9. Do I need to retake a course in which I received a "D”? Students are not required to retake courses in which they received a "D". However, students must have earned at least a 2.0 grade point average to graduate with a major in Criminal Justice.

#10. Can any course in my major be taken Pass/No Credit? Criminal Justice majors are not permitted to take Criminal Justice courses Pass/No Credit.