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Criminal Justice: Transfer Major AA

Location(s): Ankeny, Carroll, Online



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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, Carroll*, Online


*Some courses may be conducted in an online modality.

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.

DMACC Important Dates


Important Dates & Deadlines website

 

 

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……………………………………………………………………………………..$201.00 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, sgbittner@dmacc.edu.

Pregnancy/post-pregnancy birth and pregnancy support related questions and concerns may be directed to Jennifer Argo, the Disability Services Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd., Bldg. 6, Ankeny IA, phone 515-964-6850, jdargo@dmacc.edu.

Title IX questions and concerns for employees/other may be directed to Amy Knight, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/965-7199, aaknight@dmacc.edu

Title IX questions and concerns for students may be directed to Janel Alleyne, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6222, jalleyne@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, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

  • Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
  • Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
  • Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
  • Business, Management, and Marketing
  • Education, Public, and Human Services
  • Health Science
  • Hospitality and Culinary
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation & Logistics

Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found here: Program Requirements & Graduation . (2025)

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