Law Enforcement - Associate of Applied Science

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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.

All criminal justice and loss prevention courses used for this associate degree in law enforcement must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. This degree requires an overall 2.0 GPA.

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

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/police-and-detectives.htm

Total Credits Required 60 Credits

General Education 24 Credits

EN 111 - College Composition I [EFFC] [COMP] 4 Credits
EN 211 - College Composition II [EFFC] [COMP] 4 Credits
General Education Electives 16 Credits

Choose 16 Credits from the following:
- Quantitative Reasoning Elective 4 Credits
- Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Elective 4-8 Credits
- Integrative Thinking Elective 4 Credits
- Human Expression Elective 4 Credits
- Perspectives on Society Elective 4 Credits
- Scientific Inquiry Elective 4 Credits

Required Courses in Major 28 Credits

CJ 110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice [PERS] 4 Credits
CJ 212 - Introduction to Policing 4 Credits
CJ 299 - Police Academy 12 Credits **
Criminal Justice Electives 8 Credits

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.

General Electives 8 Credits

Choose eight credits of general university elective courses.

Notes:

*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.