Criminal Justice Associate Degree

New Student Admission Requirements

• 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• ACT Score of 17 or SAT Score of 900

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• 2.00 Cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• Minimum 30 Credits

Major Courses - 20 Credits Required

• CRIM 110 - Introduction to Crim Justice Credit Hours: 3

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• CRIM 111 - Introduction to Corrections Credit Hours: 3
• CRIM 112 - Intro to U.S. Legal Systems Credit Hours: 3
• CRIM 113 - Intro to Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3

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• CRIM 201 - CJ Investigative Issues Credit Hours: 3
• CRIM 260 - Delinquency Prevention-Control Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 2 of 5

• ISIN 121 - Digital Security Awareness Credit Hours: 3
• SCWK 130 - Soc Work Interviewing Skills 1 Credit Hours: 3
• FINC 201 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3
• CRIM 220 - Supervision-Management in CJ Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3

Notes

• Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
• Students wishing to be eligible for Michigan Corrections Officer Training Council (MCOTC) certification and Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) certification must complete CRIM 111 with a grade of C or higher.
• Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 36 to 37 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 9 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 2

• COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

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• ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 6

• MATH 114 - Quantitative Reason for Pro 2 Credit Hours: 4
• MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
• Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 115; Consult Advisor for Exceptions
• Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
• Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
• Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required

Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. Students may not take BIOL 207, BIOL 307, or CHEM 307.

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.

• SOCY 121 - Introductory Sociology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 150 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 4

• COMM 365 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 366 - Diversity and Communication Credit Hours: 3

• PSYC Course - 200 level or higher

• SOCY Course - 200 level or higher

First Year

Second Year