NMC Transfer Guide - MTA
To: Lake Superior State University - Main Campus
Program: Criminal Justice
Seven majors are offered at LSSU. Course requirements for each vary, so watch the major numbers after requirements. The greatest difference is in concentration 2 – Criminalistics.
AREA concentrations
- Corrections
- Criminalistics
- Generalist
- Homeland Security
- Law Enforcement
- Public Safety
Basic Requirements
Completion of Basic Requirement courses at NMC (listed below) will fulfill the general requirements at LSSU. Upon request at the NMC Records and Registration Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) SATISFIED".
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Academic Area |
Credits |
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|---|---|---|
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Composition |
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ENG 111 & 112 |
English Composition |
8 |
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Humanities |
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Select 2 courses representing 2 departments from Group 1 Humanities List |
6 |
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Natural Science (concentrations 1,3,4,5,6,7) |
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6 |
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Natural Science For Criminalistics (concentration 2) |
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BIO 115, 116 |
Cell, Plant and Ecosystem BIO & Genetic, Evolution and Animal BIO (must have both from NMC to transfer as LSSU's BIOL 131 and 132) |
8 |
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CHM 150, 151 |
General Chemistry I & II |
10 |
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CHM 250 |
Organic Chemistry I |
5 |
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PHY 121 |
General Physics (MTH 122 prerequisite) |
4 |
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Social Science |
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PSY 101 |
Intro to Psychology |
3 |
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PSY 250 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
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PLS 101 |
American Government |
3 |
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PLS 211 |
International Relations (concentration 4) |
3 |
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SOC 231 |
Deviance and Criminal Behavior |
3 |
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Mathematics |
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Select a course from the Group 1 Math List (concentrations 1,3,4,5,6,7) |
3-5 |
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MTH 121 |
College Algebra (concentration 2) |
4 |
Major Requirements
The following CJ & LWE courses will count toward specific concentrations, indicated by number. Those not specifically required by particular concentrations MAY count as CJ Electives in that concentration, BUT the student is advised to confirm their choices with LSSU BEFORE taking these additional courses, since a minimum of 50% of 300–400 level courses must be taken at LSSU.
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Class |
Credits |
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|---|---|---|
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CJ 101 |
Intro to Criminal Justice |
4 |
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CJ 202 |
Police Administration |
3 |
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CJ 211 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
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CJ 221 |
Juvenile Delinquency (concentration 3) |
3 |
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CJ 231 |
Survey of Corrections (concentrations 3,5) |
3 |
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CJ 242 |
Evidence and Criminal Procedures |
3 |
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LWE 214 |
Firearms (concentration 5) |
4 |
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LWE 227 |
Criminal Procedures |
3 |
Northwestern Michigan College does not assume final responsibility for the accuracy of information on this guide. The final responsibility for the successful transfer of classes suggested on this guide rests with you and the institution you plan to transfer to. It is strongly recommended that you visit the institution as early in your academic career (prior to transfer) as possible.
Updated: Summer 2023