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This degree provides training that will produce well-rounded and competent law enforcement practitioners. This includes, but is not limited to, competence in oral and written communications, an understanding of psychological and social issues relevant to criminal justice, the role of law enforcement in social control and in the larger criminal justice system and an appreciation for the dilemma inherent in policing a free society.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Criminal Justice department page.

Total Credits Required 65
Liberal Studies24
EN 111 College Composition I 4
EN 211 College Composition II [Div I] 4
Humanities Elective4
Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective4
Social Sciences Electives8
Health Promotion1
HP 200 Physical Well Being 1
Major Courses28
All courses used in the LE major require a minimum grade of "C".
Criminal Justice Required Courses20
CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice 4
CJ 212 The Law Enforcement Function 4
CJ 299 Police Academy **12
Criminal Justice Electives*8
Choose from the following:
CJ 191 Training Seminar (Specific Topic) (1 - 4 cr.) ***
CJ 213 The Judicial Function (4 cr.)
CJ 214 The Investigative Process I (4 cr.)
CJ 220 The Corrections Functions (4 cr.)
CJ 250 Investigative Interviewing and Interrogation (4 cr.)
CJ 255 Drugs, Crime and the Justice System (4 cr.)
CJ 263 Criminology (4 cr.)
CJ 280 Criminal Law (4 cr.)
CJ 295 Special Topics in Criminal Justice (1 - 4 cr.)
CJ 298 Directed Study (1 - 4 cr.) ***
CJ 302 Community Relations and Crime Prevention (4 cr.)
CJ 315 Criminal Procedure (4 cr.)
CJ 323 Community-Based Corrections (4 cr.)
CJ 360 Case Studies in Crime (4 cr.)
CJ 454 Wildlife Crime (4 cr.)
General Electives12

*Other approved CJ course work (e.g., transfer credit or newly approved CJ courses) at the 200 level, not listed, may be used to satisfy the requirements in the CJ elective area.

**Or satisfactory completion of a Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) approved police academy or equivalent.

***No more than 4 credits of CJ 191 and/or CJ 298 may be applied toward this degree. CJ 191 and CJ 298 do not apply toward the bachelor’s degree major.


Bulletin Year: 2009 - 2010 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.