Criminal Justice - Associate of Science

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On-Campus and Online through NMU Global Campus

This degree is designed for a smooth transition into the bachelor’s degree program for students who choose to continue their education after receiving the associate degree.

All criminal justice and loss prevention courses used for the associate degree in criminal justice must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

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

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Total Credits Required 60 Credits

General Education 32 Credits

EN 111 - College Composition I [EFFC] [COMP] 4 Credits
EN 211 - College Composition II [EFFC] [COMP] 4 Credits
Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis Elective 4 Credits
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Elective 4 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 24 Credits

CJ 110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice [PERS] 4 Credits
CJ 212 - Introduction to Policing 4 Credits or
CJ 220 - Introduction to Corrections 4 Credits
Criminal Justice Electives 16 Credits*
General Electives 4 Credits

Notes:

*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.

Notes:

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 major in the bachelor’s degree.
This degree requires an overall 2.0 GPA.
All criminal justice courses used in the major require a minimum grade of “C”.