Criminal Justice Transfer Program
The criminal justice program at the University of Great Falls, The University of Montana - Missoula or Montana State University - Billings prepares students for employment in public and private criminal justice agencies, law enforcement agencies, as well as correctional, probation, and parole organization. After earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, students may also choose to pursue graduate school, studying sociology, criminal justice, or law. Starting in 2009-2010 under a new 2+2 partnership, students will be able to complete the Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice through the University of Great Falls on the FVCC campus.
Advisor:
Tom Malone
tmalone@fvcc.edu
Transfer Notes for Associate of Science Degree Students
The Associate of Science (AS) degree requires 60 credits at FVCC, and the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree at Montana University System (MUS) colleges and universities requires 120 credits. FVCC students can usefully earn as many as 75-85 credits in preparation for many transfer majors, thus reducing the number of credits required for the BS degree at MUS schools. Also, by earning the AS degree from FVCC, students will have satisfied the lower division General Education Core (see page 54 for requirements) for all MUS institutions and will not be required to meet additional lower division general education core requirements upon transfer. The suggested course load in AS programs is rigorous and is recommended for only the most prepared students. A more moderate semester credit load can be achieved by taking general education core courses during summer terms or completing one or two additional semesters at FVCC before transfer.