Criminal Justice Pathway (ASA)
Criminal Justice Pathway (ASA)
The Criminal Justice Pathway Associate in Science and Arts degree has been designed to allow students to transfer as Junior status to Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree programs at participating Michigan colleges or universities.
Pathway Counselor
George Sharp, Counselor
Phone: (231) 777-0362
Email: counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Criminal Justice Pathway (ASA) Degree Requirements
Source: 2024-25 Catalog
The MiTransfer Pathway Associate in Science and Arts (ASA) degree includes the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in a particular discipline. A minimum of 62 credit hours with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, is required for the ASA Degree. MCC and the Michigan Transfer Agreement require a “C” or better in individual courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements.
These courses are shown in bold type below. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the ASA. Any course can be used only ONCE in any category. This program may be completed 100% online, however not all classes in the program may be offered in an online format. Please work closely with the MCC Counseling Office and/ or faculty members to select courses offered 100% online.
| General Education Requirements (Minimum – 35 credits) |
| Communication – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better English – 101, 102 |
| Science – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better. Courses must be in two or more disciplines (subjects). Must include at least one lab science. Lab classes: Biology – any MCC Biology course with a lab Chemistry – any MCC Chemistry course with a lab Environmental Science – 110L&L Geography – 101A, 215 Geology – 101A, 102, 250Lab Physical Science – 101A Physics – 201CL&L, 202CL&L, 203L&L, 204L&L Non-Lab: Anthropology – 105D Astronomy – 101, 105A Biology – 115, 200, 207LEC, 250LEC Geography – 214, 260 Geology – 100, 201, 250LEC |
| Math – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Math – 107A, 109A, 115A, 141, 161, 162A, 215A, 276, 283, 295 |
| Ethics and Logic – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Philosophy – 101, 102, 104, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207 |
| Social Relationships – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Psychology – 201 |
| Western Culture -3 credits with grades of “C” or better Art – 198, 199, 202 English – 200A, 201A, 205, 206, 210, 213, 225, 226, 227, 228, 231 History – 101, 102 Humanities -195 Theater – 201 |
| American Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better History – 201, 202, 207, 211, 212B, 214, 220 Political Science – 111, 205, 220 |
| International Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Anthropology – 103, 110 English – 207, 211, 218A French – 101, 102, 201, 202 Geography – 104, 105 German – 101, 102, 201, 202 History – 150, 151, 216 International Cultural Studies – 101 GER (Germany) Philosophy – 105 Political Science – 202, 210A, 210B, 211 Spanish – 101, 102, 201, 202 |
| Aesthetic Values – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Art – 100A, 104, 105B, 106B, 107, 108, 109, 117, 118, 204B, 207, 208, 209, 214, 215, 220 Dance – 100, 101, 102, 106, 200, 201, 206, 210A, 210B, 210C, 210D English – 216, 223 Music classes numbered 100 and above except Music 240 Music – 100, 101, 102, 103A, 192, 193A, 194, 195, 201, 202 Theater – 101, 102, 108, 121, 122, 141, 142, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 202, 203, 204, 217, 260 |
| Physical Education and Health – minimum 2 credits. Choose ONE of the following options: Option 1: PEA 101A, 103, 104A, 118, 201 and choose ONE PEA or Dance course Option 2: PEA 121 (3 credit hours) MCC and the MTA require a “C” or better in courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements, which are noted on this guide. Classes that may be used to fulfill MTA requirements are in bold. Program Specific Courses – 9 credits with grades of “C” or better. MUST take all classes CJ 101 CJ 250 SOC 101 |
| Computer Competency Pass any 3-credit-hour or greater CIS class with a “C” or better, or pass MCC’s CIS 110/120A Computer Competency Test. |
| Recommended Elective – minimum 18 credits Elective credits will be comprised of additional classes and required class credits earned in the general education requirements. Please work with the MCC Pathway Counselor and refer to the transfer guide from the 4-year institution to select the appropriate courses to transfer. |
CAREERS IN THIS PATHWAY
Criminal Justice Pathway Careers
After receiving a bachelor’s degree, the student will typically work in the following career fields:
- Police Officer
- Detective
- Probation Officer
- Correctional Treatment Specialist
MICHIGAN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Criminal Justice Pathway: MiTransfer Colleges and Universities
The Michigan colleges and universities listed below are MCC’s transfer partners in the Criminal Justice Pathway for the MiTransfer Pathway Agreement:
- Andrews University
- Baker College
- Concordia University – Ann Arbor
- Eastern Michigan University
- Ferris State University
- Finlandia University
- Grand Valley State University
- Lake Superior State University
- Madonna University
- Michigan State University
- Northern Michigan University
- Oakland University
- Saginaw Valley State University
- Siena Heights University
- Spring Arbor University
- University of Detroit Mercy
- University of Michigan – Dearborn
- University of Michigan – Flint
- Wayne State University Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Pathway Map
YEAR 1 – FALL SEMESTER
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CIS 110 / 120A | Computer Competency Requirement | 3 |
| Math Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Elective (meet with a counselor) | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-16 |
YEAR 1 – WINTER SEMESTER
| ENG 102 | General Composition | 3 |
| Elective (meet with a counselor) | 3 | |
| PSYC 201 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Western Culture Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Physical Education Requirement | 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-16 |
YEAR 2 – FALL SEMESTER
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| American Culture Requirement | 3-4 | |
| International Culture Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Science Lab Requirement | 4 | |
| CJ 250 | Corrections I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16-18 |
YEAR 2 – WINTER SEMESTER
| Aesthetic Values Requirement | 3 | |
| Science Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Ethics & Logic Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective (meet with a counselor) | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Required Degree Total | 62 |
