Criminal Justice Transfer Major
Study and understand the three main elements of the justice system: the courts, law enforcement and corrections. The study of criminal justice involves research methods for criminology, criminological theory and the psychology behind criminal behavior. The criminal justice transfer program provides a well-rounded liberal arts and social sciences-focused education in addition to criminal justice topic areas. The program provides a foundation for advanced study in many criminal justice areas, including juvenile justice, criminal law, corrections, the judicial process and crime prevention. This program fulfills the first two years of a four-year degree. Agreements with four-year colleges ensure your credits transfer.
Accreditation and Awards
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is ranked #3 out of Iowa's 15 community colleges for two-year associate's degrees by University HQ, a leading education organization. Ranking based on cost, admission and retention rate, graduation rate, online degrees and graduate salaries.
Paying for the Program
Tuition and Fees
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees
Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance
There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.
NICC Scholarship Eligible
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Enrollment Process
- Apply for admission.
- Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
- Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years.
Program Information
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Transfer Information
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³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ maintains formal transfer agreements with the institutions listed below. If you plan to transfer to a four-year college, you should consult with your NICC advisor and an advisor at the four-year institution you intend to transfer with any questions or to select courses that satisfy the requirements of that institution.
Program Contacts
- Email: hayesan@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1594
- Location: Calmar