NMC Transfer Guide - MTA
To: Michigan State University - Main Campus
Program: Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice majors receive a Bachelor of Arts degree and are prepared for entry level positions in public and private agencies identified with criminal justice administration. Career opportunities exist in the following areas: juvenile justice, police administration, adult corrections, and industrial and commercial security.
Admission Criteria
- Admission Applications – MSU prefers students to submit applications online at app.admissions.msu.edu/apply.asp.
- Transfer Grades – Courses with grades below 2.0 will not transfer to MSU.
Basic Requirements
The following courses are listed to facilitate transfer and fulfill University requirements at MSU. If your goal is to complete an associate's degree before transferring, a visit with one of the NMC advisors can help you accomplish that goal.
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 I & II |
8 |
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Humanities |
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HST 111 or 112 |
US History to or from 1965 |
4 |
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Select a Group 1 Humanities course from a dept. other than HST |
3 |
|
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Natural Science |
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Select 2 group 1 Natural Science courses representing 2 departments |
8 |
|
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Social Science |
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|
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SOC 231 |
Deviance and Criminal Behavior (SOC 101 recommended first) |
3 |
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Select a Group 1 Social Science course from a dept. other than SOC |
3 |
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Mathematics |
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Options to complete MSU math requirement at NMC: |
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1: MTH 121, 122 |
College Algebra and Trigonometry |
7 |
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2. MTH 121, 131 |
College Algebra and Intro to Probability and Statistics |
7 |
additional requirements
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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 221 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
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CJ 231 |
Survey of Corrections |
3 |
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CJ 242 |
Evidence and Criminal Procedures |
3 |
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The following courses may be used to satisfy elective choices in the Criminal Justice program: |
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CJ 202 |
Police Administration |
3 |
|
LWE 212 |
Criminal Investigation |
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 early.
Updated: Summer 2023