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 Studies | 24 |
| EN 111 College Composition I | 4 |
| EN 211 College Composition II [Div I] | 4 |
| Humanities Elective | 4 |
| Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective | 4 |
| Social Sciences Electives | 8 |
| Health Promotion | 1 |
| HP 200 Physical Well Being | 1 |
| Major Courses | 28 |
| Criminal Justice Required Courses | 20 |
| CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 4 |
| CJ 212 The Law Enforcement Function | 4 |
| CJ 299 Police Academy ** | 12 |
| Criminal Justice Electives* | 8 |
| General Electives | 12 |
*Other approved CJ course work (e.g., transfer credit or newly approved CJ courses) at the 200-400 level (except CJ 491 Internship), not listed, may be used to satisfy the requirements in the CJ elective area. CJ 491 Internship will count in the general 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.
Notes:
1. This degree requires an overall 2.0 GPA.
2. All criminal justice courses used in the major require a minimum grade of "C".
Bulletin Year:
2011 - 2012 Undergraduate Bulletin
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