2+2 Transfer Pathway Guides

Please note that some courses required in a 2+2 Transfer Pathway may not be required for the MCC program. This could have financial aid implications. Students should meet with their advisor or with a transfer representative to discuss an academic plan and recommended sequence of courses.

Read notes at bottom of page for additional RIT specific information. Credit Hours FIRST SEMESTER ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition 3 CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRIM 110 at RIT) 3 CRJ 103 Constitutional Law and Rights of People 3 HSM 103 Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Terrorism and Homeland Security OR POS 102 American National Government 3 SPC 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication OR SPC 144 Communication and Crisis OR ENG 109 Crime Fiction Recommend ENG 109 to fulfill RIT Artistic Perspective 3 First Semester Total: 15 SECOND SEMESTER CRJ 104 Criminal Law (CRIM 225 at RIT) 3 CRJ 204 Juvenile Justice (CRIM 230 at RIT) 3 SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES (AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING) (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE + Recommend CHE 110 to fulfill RIT Natural Science Perspective 4 PHL 250 Professional Ethics 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychological Science (will fulfill RIT Scientific Principles Perspective) 3 Second Semester Total: 16 THIRD SEMESTER MTH 160 Statistics I 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (will fulfill RIT Social Perspective) 3 SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE + Choose course to fulfill RIT Global Perspective; do not take ASL course 3 CRJ 121 Criminal Justice Education Internship I 3 CRJ 102 - Introduction to Private Security/Loss Prevention OR CRJ 170 - Introduction to Corrections OR CRJ 201 - Criminal Investigations OR CRJ 203 - Private Security/ Loss Prevention Investigations OR CRJ 207 - Criminal Evidence OR CRJ 209 - Crime Scene Management OR LAW 101 - Fundamentals of the Law Recommend CRJ 170; transfers at CRIM 220 3 Third Semester Total: 15 FOURTH SEMESTER CRJ 211 Community Values and the Administration of Justice 3 SOC 203 Criminology 3 PEJ 101 Physical Fitness I - Criminal Justice * 2 CRJ 102 - Introduction to Private Security/Loss Prevention OR CRJ 170 - Introduction to Corrections OR CRJ 201 - Criminal Investigations OR CRJ 203 - Private Security/ Loss Prevention Investigations OR CRJ 207 - Criminal Evidence OR CRJ 209 - Crime Scene Management OR LAW 101 - Fundamentals of the Law OR HON 195 - Honors Seminar in Critical Analysis OR HON 295 - Research Methods and Academic Writing 3 CRJ 102 - Introduction to Private Security/Loss Prevention OR CRJ 170 - Introduction to Corrections OR CRJ 201 - Criminal Investigations OR CRJ 203 - Private Security/ Loss Prevention Investigations OR CRJ 207 - Criminal Evidence OR CRJ 209 - Crime Scene Management OR LAW 101 - Fundamentals of the Law 3 Fourth Semester Total: 14 TOTAL CREDITS: 60 MCC Notes: *Online students should contact the department chair for a course substitution for PEJ 101. - Students with a TRS 200 placement must register for the specific, designate CRJ Learning Community courses/sections: CRJ 101, CRJ 103, TRS 200. - Students with an ENG 101/TRS 099 placement must register for the specific, designate CRJ Learning Community courses/sections: CRJ 101, CRJ 103, ENG 101/TRS 099. RIT Notes: + Click on hyperlinks for course options. Choose courses that fulfill both RIT Perspectives and MCC degree requirements when possible. Use the RIT Liberal Arts Perspectives Equivalency Worksheet to cross-reference courses OR take recommended courses listed. Refer to RIT Course Equivalencies. AP, IB, CLEP, DUAL ENROLLMENT, & TRANSFER COURSES: Credits showing as accepted by MCC may not be transferable. See Transfer and Test Credit. Contact RIT with questions. GPA of 2.5 or higher is advised for acceptance to RIT. GPA of 2.0 is required for MCC graduation. The Criminal Justice A.S. (CJ01) will be the degree student is audited against and awarded from MCC. Documentation source: MCC Advisement & Transfer Services 2023-2024. Updated 7/5/2023 While every effort is made to ensure accurate information, students are strongly advised to verify course transferability with the four-year institution as they will make the final determination of transfer credit. Links to information at Rochester Institute of Technology B.S. Criminal Justice Probation/Parole/Law http://www.rit.edu/cla/criminaljustice/