Learn4ward Articulation Agreement Guide
Henry Ford College
Associate of Arts (AA) in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement with
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminology & Criminal Justice Major
Effective through December 12, 2027
To follow this articulation agreement, students will complete degree requirements per the Henry Ford College Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement degree. This guide includes MTA requirements, HFC program requirements and possible elective credit to be transferred to the University of Michigan - Dearborn where a higher-level degree can be completed. For maximum transferability please follow the outline listed below as elective options have been chosen to best suit UMD’s program.
Henry Ford College Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements
Specific courses listed under MTA categories fulfill HFC program support courses and/or program requirements
| Henry Ford College | CREDIT HRS | University of Michigan - Dearborn | CREDIT HRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category One: 1 Course in English Composition | |||
| ENG 131 Introduction to College Writing (Fulfills HFC Required Support Course requirement) | 3 | COMP 105 Writing & Rhetoric | 3 |
| Category Two: 1 Course in English Composition or Communication | |||
| Complete One: ENG 132 College Writing & Research Or ENG 132H Honors (Fulfills HFC Required Support Course requirement) | 3 | COMP 106 Writing & Rhetoric II: | 3 |
| Category Three: 1 Course in Mathematics | |||
| Complete One: MATH 115 MATH 131 MATH 141 MATH 150 MATH 175 Or higher excluding MATH 221 & 222 | 4-5 | Quantitative Thinking and Problem Solving | 4-5 |
| Category Four: 2 Courses in Social Sciences | |||
| PSY 131 Introduction to Psychology (Fulfills HFC Required Support Course requirement) | 3 | PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| CRJ 131 Intro to Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice (Fulfills HFC Required Core Course requirement) | 3 | CRJ 200 Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Category Five: 2 Courses in Humanities and Fine Arts (Two different disciplines) | |||
| WR 131 Religious Traditions of the World (Fulfills HFC Required Support Course requirement) | 3 | HUM 201 Religions of the World | 3 |
| Complete any MTA Humanities course different than WR | 3 | Humanities and Arts | 3 |
| Category Six: 2 Courses in Natural Sciences from different disciplines (one lab required) | |||
| Complete any two (2) Sciences from different disciplines from the MTA list | 7-8 | Natural Science (GFNS) | 7-8 |
| Category Seven: General Education | |||
| If needed, complete an additional course from any category to satisfy the 30 credit minimum for MTA | |||
| Minimum MTA Requirement Credits at HFC | 30 | ||
HFC Required Core Courses for the Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement
| Course | Title | CREDIT HRS | University of Michigan - Dearborn | CREDIT HRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ 132 | Police Administration – Staff and Line Operations | 3 | CRJ 363 Criminal Justice System and Policy | 3 |
| CRJ 134 | Criminal Investigations | 3 | Elective Credit | 3 |
| CRJ 251 | Criminal Law | 4 | CRJ 488 Law, Crime, and Society | 4 |
| CRJ 252 | Criminal Procedure | 4 | Elective Credit | 4 |
| CRJ 285 | Topics in Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement | 3 | Elective Credit | 3 |
HFC Required Support Courses and Electives for the Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts – Political Science
| Requirement | HFC Course(s) | CREDIT HRS | University of Michigan - Dearborn | CREDIT HRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPC 131 | 3 | SPEE 101 Principles of Speech Communication | 3 | |
| CRJ 136 Introduction to Correction | 3 | Upper Level CRJ Elective | 3 | |
| CRJ 234 Criminalistics – Criminal Investigation Laboratory Techniques | 3 | Upper Level CRJ Elective | 3 | |
| Complete One | Wellness: HPE 141 HPE 158 HPE 253 COUN 114 BFN 141 | 2-3 | Elective Credit | 2-3 |
| Complete One | Computer Technology: CIS 100 Intro to Information Technology ART 111 Digital Media CIS 221 Instructional Tech for Educators ENGR 125 Intro to Computation for Engineers (Contact an HFC Advisor to determine the best course for your intended higher degree or career) | 3 | Elective Credit | 3 |
| HFC Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts – Political Science Minimum Program Specific Credits | 30 | |||
| Minimum MTA Requirement Credits at HFC | 30 | |||
| AA Liberal Arts – Political Science Minimum Degree Credits From HFC | 60 | |||
Additional Courses that can be taken at HFC that fulfill UMD requirements.
If not taken at HFC, must be taken at UMD. Select one Foreign Language Sequence for 8 credits.
| Henry Ford College | CREDIT HRS | University of Michigan - Dearborn | CREDIT HRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARA 131 & 132: Elementary Arabic I & II | 8 | ARBC 101 & 102 | 8 |
| CHN 131 & 132: Elementary Mandarin Chinese I & II | CHIN 101 & 102 | ||
| FRE 131 & 132: Elementary French I & II | FREN 101 & 102 | ||
| GER 131 & 132: Elementary German I & II | GER 101 & 102 | ||
| SPN 131 & 132: Elementary Spanish I & IId | SPAN 101 & 102 | ||
| ITAL 131 & 132: Elementary Italian I & II | Foreign Language – Lower Distribution credit |
Remaining BA in Criminology and Criminal Justic Major Degree Requirements at UMD
| Area | Requirement | CREDIT HRS |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Foundations Course 300 Level or Above (Students are required to take a Foundations Course which may fulfill either an Intersection Course or Upper Level Writing Course, dependent upon course selection.) | 4 | |
| Upper Level Writing Intensive DDC Course | 0-4 | |
| Take TWO intersections DDC Courses | 4-8 | |
| One Capstone DDC Course OR Take CRJ 478 for the CCJ Methods Requirement | 0-4 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core | ||
| CRJ 468 Criminology | 4 | |
| Complete One | CRJ 453 Sociology of Law Or CRJ 480 Theories of Justice | 4 |
| Complete One | CRJ 465 Deviant Behavior Or CRJ 482 Legal and Ethical Argumentation | 4 |
| Methods | ||
| Complete One | CRJ 300 Political Analysis CRJ 410 Quantitative Research CRJ 4130 Qualitative Research Methods CRJ 418 Research Methods | 4 |
| Practicum Course | ||
| Complete One | CRJ 478 Criminal Justice Internship CRJ 417Crimigration CRJ 435 Urban Sociology CRJ 472 Correctional Systems CRJ 476 Inside Out Prison Exchange CRJ 483 Justice, Crime, and the Environment | 4 |
| Electives Students will choose elective hours to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for the graduation requirement | 9-24 | |
| Total UMD Credit Hours after credits taken at HFC | 49-60 | |
| Total Minimum Credits for UMD BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice Major | 120 | |
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