Dec 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Course Catalog

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Criminal Justice: Transfer Major AA

Location(s): Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban/Des Moines, West Des Moines, Online



This Associate of Arts transfer degree is designed for students transferring to Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, St. Ambrose University or Upper Iowa University to study Criminal Justice. Requirements may vary at other institutions so students should become familiar with the specific course requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer. 

Program Details


Locations: Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban/Des Moines, West Des Moines, Online


Pathway: Public & Community Services


More information on this Pathway.

Students may start this program any semester


Program Graduation Requirements


To earn a Criminal Justice: Transfer Major AA Degree, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1


Option 1 - Select 1 Credit


Semester 2


Semester 3


Semester 4


Option 3 - Select 3 credits


Option 3 selection of HSV 185  or SOC 200  would satisfy the Diversity requirement. Must complete with a minimum grade of “C” to satisfy the AA degree Diversity requirement.

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 64*


*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements. 

Fixed Costs


Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Nondiscrimination Statement


Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczysnki Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
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Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at Academic Pathway website.(2024)