Criminal Justice Transfer Major

Human and Public Services
Liberal Arts and Transfer
Award
Associate of Arts
Credits
60
Locations
Calmar, Online, Peosta
Entry
Fall, Spring, Summer
Time to Complete
24 Months
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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.

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Accreditation and Awards

University HQ Best Associates Degree Iowa 2021 badgeNortheast Iowa Community College 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

$13,788*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$15,768*
* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your NICC education. Rates are subject to change.

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

Any student enrolled in this program is eligible for NICC scholarships. The NICC Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship award amounts and all students are encouraged to apply.

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Enrollment Process

  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
  3. 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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Northeast Iowa Community College 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

Anne Hayes
Paralegal and Criminal Justice Instructor
  • hayesan@nicc.edu
  • 844.642.2338, ext. 1594
  • Calmar