Criminal Justice (BS)

What is Criminal Justice? 

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.

Macomb Community College Associate degree options

 

 

 

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 Communication 1 (or ENGL 1210 or 1180) 3-4 ENG 1020
  ENGL 1190 Communication 2 (or SPCH 1060) 3-4 ENG 3010
Humanities/Fine Arts *Pick One: ARAB, FREN, GRMN, ITAL or SPAN 1460  4 1 of 2 Foreign Language
  See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts 3 See advisor
Mathematics See MTA; approved mathematics 4 See advisor
Natural Sciences See MTA; approved science 4 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
*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 2XXX
  Total Credits 50-52  

*All students 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 Credits
Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) 50-52
Associate degree requirements and additional electives *
-See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals.
10-37
Total Transfer Credits 60-89 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 information.

Macomb Community College recommendations: Law Enforcement (AAS)

   

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice Credit
CRJ 2250 Race, Crime and Justice 3
CRJ 3550 Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 3800 Criminological Theory 3
CRJ electives (3000-level or above; see advisor) 12
Forensics and Investigation Minor (see advisor; other minors are available but may require additional credits)
CJR 1010 satisfied; one course may transfer into minor
15
Total Credits 36

NOTE: The required minor is satisfied per the associate degree.  Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence at Wayne State and 21 credits at the 3000-level or higher (see advisor).

Wayne State credit summary Credit
Major 36

Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor)

6-24
TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS 42-60 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 Community College will need to be taken at WSU. 
  • These pathways do not replace the importance of Macomb Community College and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.

Career insights

This tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.