Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement (Police Academy), AAS

Law enforcement officers are entrusted with protecting lives and property. Their duties vary depending on whether they work at local, state or federal agencies and can range from general law enforcement and crime prevention to specialized work in drug enforcement, national security investigations or enforcing fish and wildlife laws. While these careers may be stressful, physically challenging and mentally demanding, the opportunity to save lives and serve the greater good can be satisfying and personally rewarding.

Criminal Justice Major - 30 Hours

CRJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 1060 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 1410 - Criminology Credits: 3
CRJ 2410 - Juvenile Justice Concepts Credits: 3
CRJ 2510 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 2710 - Introduction to Courts Credits: 3
HLS 1010 - Introduction to Homeland Security Credits: 3
HUS 2350 - Trauma-Informed Care in Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SWK 1110 - Poverty and Culture Credits: 3 (This course is equivalent to HUS1110)

Law Enforcement Elective Credit

Select One Course from the Following:

COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
CRJ 1510 - Legal Issues in Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 1810 - Community Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 2320 - Principles of Policing II Credits: 3
CRJ 2610 - Security Management Credits: 3
CRJ 2810 - Criminal Justice Work Experience I Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3
MTH 1070 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2250 - Psychology of Drug Use and Addiction Credits: 3

Concentration in Law Enforcement (Police Academy)/MCOLES Curriculum - 12 Hours

CRJ 2990 - Law Enforcement Academy Credits: 12

Academy Credits

We partner with several organizations which offer a certified Law Enforcement Academy to provide students with an option to graduate with a degree in criminal justice along with the skills, tools, methods and credentials to pursue a career in law enforcement. Students who successfully complete our criminal justice major along with the Law Enforcement Academy curriculum and program will receive certification as a police officer in the State of Michigan pursuant to the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). A student will take most of his/her academic courses during the first year or two before applying for the Law Enforcement Academy. Students must complete a medical, vision and hearing screening; pass the MCOLES Reading and Writing Test; pass the MCOLES Fitness Test; complete the application materials; and successfully complete the admission process to be admitted into the Academy. Students must be admitted into the Academy to remain in this program. Students will receive credit for the following four courses upon successful completion of the Academy.

CRJ 1310 - Diversity in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 2250 - Essential Skills in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 2310 - Principles of Policing I Credits: 3
CRJ 3510 - Evidence Collection and Procedures Credits: 3

Criminal Justice General Education - 15 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
MTH 1010 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3