Gaylord University Center
B.S. Criminal Justice-Generalist
Lake Superior State University and North Central Michigan College
*Students must complete a minimum of 64 transfer credits required in the degree before starting LSSU courses.
*Students must have an earned Associate Degree from NCMC (or 88+ transferrable credits) to be eligible for Financial Aid
Courses taken from North Central Michigan College
ENG 111 English Composition I (MACRAO) 3
ENG 112 English Composition II (MACRAO) 3
COM 111 Speech 3
Humanities electives (MACRAO) 8
Laboratory Science (MACRAO) 4
Social Science Electives (MACRAO) 5
PLS 141 Introduction to American Government 3
PLS elective (prefer PLS225) 3
MTH120 or higher (MACRAO) 4
CJ101 Criminology 3
CJ102 Intro to Criminal Justice 3
CJ120 Corrections 3
CJ130 Police Process 3
CJ202 Investigation 3
CJ207 Criminal Law 3
CJ210 Current Issues in Criminal Justice 3
CJ217 Criminal Procedures 3
PSY161 Intro to Psychology 3
PSY241 Abnormal Psychology 3
SOC230 Race and Ethnicity in America 3
Electives (courses to meet MACRAO and total 92 transfer credits) 20
Total Credits NCMC 92
Courses taken from LSSU (32 Credits)
CJUS321 Ethical Issues in Public Safety 3
CJUS345 Stats and Design for Public Safety 4
CJUS401 Senior Seminar 3
CJUS Coursework at the 300 – 400 Level 9
LSSU Electives 13
Total LSSU 32
Total credits required 124
Total credits required, at 100 level or above, is 124 for this degree. Students should complete the MACRAO certification from North Central Michigan College to meet the general education requirements at LSSU. Check with your NCMC advisor and the NCMC Catalog regarding requirements. The B.S. in Criminal Justice - Generalist degree may be obtained at the Gaylord U.C.
LSSU-Gaylord Financial Aid Prerequisites
All Students Must Complete the Following requirements before Starting LSSU Courses:
o Associate Degree
Or
o 88 Total earned credits, with a minimum of 64 which apply directly towards the bachelor degree requirements
LSSU Application Steps
All Students Must Apply and be Accepted in to the University before Enrolling in Courses
o Apply online at www.lssu.edu and click on “Apply Today”. Please indicate you will be attending either the “Petoskey Campus” or “Gaylord Campus” on the application.
o Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities you have attended. The LSSU address is:
Lake Superior State University
650 W. Easterday Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
o Pay the application fee of $25. You can pay online with the application or over-the-phone at 888.800.LSSU and go the admissions office.
o All Financial Aid students should complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov, and use LSSU school code 002293
o Contact Joe Balinski at 231.348.6623 or when your admit letter arrives by mail.