(DRAFT) Criminal Justice (BS)
A degree in criminal justice critically examines the nature of crime and how the system responds to and attempts to manage crime. We prepare students intellectually and ethically to understand the complexities of crime, make communities safer, and ensure justice. Our program offers students opportunities for field experience internships, community-engaged research, and analytic writing, preparing them for professional roles or advanced study in graduate or law school.
What can I do with a Criminal Justice Degree?
Career options in criminal justice are virtually limitless, and many CJ majors earn careers in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, private sector security and loss prevention, or a variety of non-profit social service organizations that serve the criminal justice system. Additionally, many continue on to graduate school earning a master's, doctoral, or Juris Doctor.
Associate degree options
| Associate of Arts (AA) | Law Enforcement (AAS) |
| Associate of General Studies (AGS) | Law Enforcement with Police Academy, AAS |
| Homeland Security (AAS) |
Macomb Community College recommended program: Law Enforcement (AAS)
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Macomb Community College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
| English Composition | ENGL 1181 Communications 1* (or ENG 1210) | 4 | ENG 1020 |
| ENGL 1190 Communications 2 (or ENGL 1220) | 4 | ENG 3010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | Foreign language** Pick one: ARAB, FREN, GRMN, ITAL or SPAN 1460 | 4 | 1 of 2 Foreign language |
| See MTA; approved humanities/fine arts (non-foreign language) | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | See MTA; approved mathematics | 4 | See advisor |
| Natural Sciences | See MTA; approved science | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved science with lab | 4 | See advisor | |
| Social Sciences | See MTA; approved social science | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved social science | 3 | See advisor | |
| Criminal Justice Pathway Courses | Second foreign language** Pick one ARAB, FREN, GRMN, ITAL or SPAN 1470 | 4 | 2 of 2 Foreign Language |
| LAWE 1100 Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 | CRJ 1010 | |
| LAWE electives (any LAWE course) | 12 | CRJ 1XXX or 2XXX | |
| 51 credits |
*ENGL 1180 is acceptable for ENGL 1181
**All students pursuing a degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must successfully demonstrate language proficiency equivalent to the two-course sequence in a single foreign language. Proficiency is demonstrated by completing courses numbered 1010 and 1020 in one of the following subject area codes: ASL, ARB, ARM, CHI, FRE, GER, GKA, GKM, HEB, ITA, JPN, LAT, POL, RUS, SPA, SWA, and UKR.
| Transfer Credit Summary | |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 51 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 9-29 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-80 min. |
*The range of credit hours allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements. See advisors for more details.
| Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BS) | Credit |
|---|---|
| CRJ 2550 Race, Crime, & Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 3550 Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 3800 Criminological Theories | 3 |
| CRJ Electives (3000-level or above; See WSU advisor) | 12 |
| Forensic and Investigation Minor (see advisor; other minors are available but may require additional credits) | 15 |
| 36 credits |
Candidates must complete 120 credits in course work including satisfaction of the University General Education Requirements and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Group Requirements, as well as the departmental major requirements cited below. All course work must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the University and the College governing undergraduate scholarship and degrees.
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major and minor | 36 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor) | 4-24 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 40-60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Primary contacts
Macomb Community College
Counseling & Academic Advising
586-445-7999 | askanadvisor@macomb.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
Transfer Advising
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Wayne Advantage-Macomb
Get a jump-start on your Wayne State University classes while earning your associate degree at Macomb Community College with Wayne Advantage-Macomb. As a Wayne Advantage-Macomb student, you are admitted to Wayne State while enrolled at Macomb, which means you can take courses at one or both institutions in the same semester.
In Wayne Advantage-Macomb, you'll enjoy all the benefits that come with being admitted to Wayne State and attending a major urban research university, including:
- Access to Wayne State's libraries
- A multipurpose WSU OneCard
- Access to the Academic Success Center and Career Services
- Comprehensive academic advising
- Wayne State events and student organizations
- Study abroad opportunities
Notes
- You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer). See transfer credit guidelines.
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at Macomb will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Macomb and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.