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
Eastern Michigan University, BA degree and several BS degrees*;
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
(Items marked with an icon 
are available online.)
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJT 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
| CJT 111 | or | Police/Community Relations | |
| CJT 154 | or | Everyday Law I: Law and Civil Liberties | |
| CJT 155 | Everyday Law II: Civil Law, Liabilities and You | 3 | |
| COM 102 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Second Semester
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJT 208 | Criminal Evidence and Procedure | 3 | |
| CJT 223 | Juvenile Justice | 3 | |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences with Lab | 3 | |
| Elective(s) (0-1 credits) to reach minimum 60 credits | 1 | ||
| Total | 13 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANT 201 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| CJT 224 | Criminal Investigation | 3 | |
| CJT 170 | or | Domestic and International Terrorism | |
| CJT 225 | Seminar in Criminal Justice | 3 | |
| SOC 100 | Principles of Sociology | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2 Not COM | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60