Criminal Justice, AA

Prepare to make a difference in your community while building a foundation for a career in law enforcement and public safety.

This program helps prepare students for jobs in the courts and in corrections (such as probation and parole) as well as state and federal law enforcement. Most, but not all, of these jobs require at least a bachelor's degree and students can complete their first 3 years at WCC before transferring to other four-year schools such as EMU for their final year.

Articulation Agreements

This program transfers seamlessly to:

• Central State University
• Eastern Michigan University
  • Students pursuing a Criminology and Criminal Justice degree from EMU may be able to transfer up to 90 credits to EMU towards a bachelor's degree (120 hours). See an EMU advisor regarding the transferability of additional courses.
• Ferris State University, BS degree
• Madonna University, BS degree

See WCC's Articulation Agreements for more details.

Next Steps

Apply See Program & Courses in Catalog Request Information

What do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers do?

• Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.

What skills do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers have?

• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Contact

• Public Services Careers Department Page
• 734-973-3628
• [email protected]

Questions about applying?

Schedule an Appointment with the Recruitment and Outreach team

How much does it cost?

WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.