2018-2019 Criminal Justice (AACJ)

Criminal Justice (AACJ)

Associate in Arts Degree

Description

This program helps prepare students for jobs in the courts and in corrections (such as probation and parole) as well as state and federal law enforcement. Most, but not all, of these jobs require at least a bachelor's degree and students can complete their first 3 years at WCC before transferring to other four-year schools such as EMU for their final year.

Articulation

Davenport University, Bachelor degree;
Eastern Michigan University, BA degree and several BS degrees*;
Kaplan University, BS degree;
Madonna University, BS degree.

*For those interested in pursuing a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from EMU, students may take additional credit hours at WCC and transfer a total of 94 credits to EMU towards a Bachelor's Degree (124 hours). The following additional classes are recommended: ANT 201, SOC 207, SOC 250, and PSY 257.

Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.

Admissions Requirements

Students must have an Academic Math Level of 3 to enroll in MTH 160. One year of high school algebra is recommended.

Contact Information

Division

Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers

Department

Public Services Careers Dept

Advisors

Ruth Walsh
Julie N. (Niki) Lee

Requirements

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