Degree Map
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
3+3 in LEAD-Criminal Justice (2026 - 2027)
Note
This page outlines the recommended sequence for students choosing to study Criminal Justice as the basis for their 3+3 degree with the University of Kansas School of Law. Students must earn 91 hours before transferring to KU and may need additional electives to reach 91 hours. LAS Competencies may be met with approved elective, general education, or major courses.
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours | Summer Semester | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101: College English I 010 | 3 | ENGL 102: College English II 010 | 3 | Study for LSAT | |
| COMM 111: Public Speaking 020 | 3 | MATH Pathway General Education 030 | 3 | ||
| CJ 191: Introduction to Criminal Justice 050 | 3 | CJ 320: Criminal Procedure | 3 | ||
| CJ 305 Professional Responsibility in a Multicultural Society | 3 | CJ 394: Courts and Judicial Systems | 3 | ||
| General Education First Year Seminar 070 | 3 | General Education Arts and Humanities Course (Text Analysis) 060 | 3 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 | Summer Total Hours | 0 |
Total hours for 1st year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours | Summer Semester | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Courts and Law Elective | 3 | CJ Courts and Law Elective | 3 | Take LSAT | |
| LAS Cultural Literacy Course | 3 | CJ Courts and Law Elective | 3 | ||
| ENGL 210: Composition: Business, Professional and Technical Writing (Written Communication) 010 | 3 | SPAN 212: Spanish for Law Enforcement | 5 | ||
| General Education Arts and Humanities Course 060 | 3 | General Education Natural Science with lab (Scientific Reasoning) 050 | 4 | ||
| General Education Social and Behavioral Science 050 | 3 | LASI 105J Career Paths in the Legal Profession | 1 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 16 | Summer Total Hours | 0 |
Total hours for 2nd year: 31
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours | Summer Semester | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ 407 Introduction to Research Methods | 3 | CJ 598: Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 | Retake LSAT if needed | |
| CJ 493 Crime Causation and Criminal Justice Policy | 3 | CJ Courts and Law Elective | 3 | ||
| CJ Courts and Law Elective | 3 | LAS Techincal Literacy Course | 3 | ||
| CJ Courts and Law Elective | 3 | LAS Quantitative Literacy Course | 3 | ||
| LAS Civic Responsibility Course | 3 | LAS Oral Communication Course | 3 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 | Summer Total Hours | 0 |
Total hours for 3rd year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| KU Law School Courses | 15 | KU Law School Courses | 15 |
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 4th year: 15
Hours needed to complete the degree: 121
Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
- 010 English
- 020 Communications
- 030 Math/Statistics
- 040 Natural and Physical Science
- 050 Social and Behavioral Science
- 060 Arts and Humanities
- 070 Institutionally Designated