2024-2025 Criminal Justice CCP Guidebook

2024-2025 NCCU Online

Criminal Justice, B.S. Guidebook Community College Partnership

nccuonline.nccu.edu

1 Why NCCU? 2 NCCU Online 3 Community College Partnership 4 Criminal Justice, B.S.

5 Tuition & Student Resources 6 Application Process 7 Appendix - Crosswalks

Why NC Central University?

NCCU prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace.

Consistently ranked as a top Historically Black College or University and Best Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report.

11th

75.37%

U.S. News & World Report List of Best HBCUs (2023)

Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rate (Fall 2022)

North Carolina Central University (NCCU), a distinguished institution nestled in the heart of Durham, North Carolina, has earned national acclaim for its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, groundbreaking research opportunities and remarkable achievements in securing grants for innovative projects.

7,965 Total Number of Students (Fall 2023)

16:1

22

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Average Class Size

Accreditation NCCU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees.

For additional information on NC Central University, visit our We Are NCCU and Quick Facts webpages.

Dream. Believe. Achieve.

Earn an online degree that fits your life.

NCCU Online No matter where you are in your education journey, NCCU has degree options for you. NCCU Online offers top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs that offer both convenience and prestige.

Designed for non-traditional students.

NCCU Online is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible programs and services that support the unique demands of the lifelong learner.

Administration

Canvas Support

Working to improve and expand distance education programs and support systems continually.

Dedicated to working with students and faculty to ensure a smooth presentation of course materials.

Admissions

Student Success Team

Focused on assisting students in completing the application process and determining admission status.

Providing support systems to ensure online learners have the tools and resources needed for success.

For additional information on NCCU Online visit nccuonline.nccu.edu.

Community College Partnership NCCU and our community college partners are dedicated to providing students with the essential resources they need to achieve their educational goals. In order to facilitate this, we have developed articulation agreements that establish a clear pathway for students who hold an Associate of Applied Science degree to transition into a four-year institution.

Partnering Institutions

Locate the crosswalk for each institution in the appendix.

Benefits of the Partnership Maximize Transfer Credit

NUCC Curriculum

Academic Advisor

Crosswalk outlines community college courses and their NCCU equivalent. Providing students with a clear understanding of transferable courses.

Crosswalk also provides students the remaining NCCU courses needed to complete the Criminal Justice, B.S. degree program.

Before admission, students can work with an Academic Advisor to maximize transfer credits and will continue to receive assistance from the same advisor after admission to NCCU.

Course Format

Block Schedule

Cohort Model

Courses are available in 16-week, 8-week, and 4-week formats. We also have a combination of asynchronous and synchronous course options.

Students with an A.A.S. in Criminal Justice can complete their B.S. degree in 2 years by following our accelerated block course schedule.

Students progress through the program as a cohort. Adding benefits such as shared learning experiences, increased motivation, building a professional network, and a sense of community.

Criminal Justice, B.S. NCCU’s B.S. in Criminal Justice major will provide you with an understanding of the criminal justice system, its agencies, personnel, and historical foundation. Through both classroom and field experience, you will be prepared for a responsible position in criminal justice and related agencies.

Our mission is to prepare students to become leaders, outstanding practitioners, scholars, and advocates for social justice in a diverse and global society.

Curriculum and practice experiences challenge students to become critical and analytical consumers of information, advocates for social justice, and promote the administration of justice, crime prevention, and crime control in a diverse and global society. The curriculum through both classroom and field experience is designed to provide students with a familiarity of the criminal justice system, the theories underlying criminal behavior, and the research methodology required to analyze current criminal justice issues.

Program Summary General Education Courses 41 credit hours

Major Core Courses 35 credit hours

Concentration Courses 12 credit hours

Total Credits to Graduate 120 credit hours

Concentration Options Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Homeland Security

Criminal Justice Practicum Field experience to integrate theoretical criminal justice perspectives with the “real world” of employment. Waiver available.

Transfer Credit Evaluation Review Crosswalk

Submit Unofficial Transcript

To review the Community College institution’s crosswalk, view the appendix section of the handbook.

If you want an unofficial transfer credit evaluation, email your unofficial transcripts to kwill331@nccu.edu.

For additional information, contact Keana Williams at kwill331@nccu.edu.

Tuition & Student Resources With an online degree from NCCU, you’re making a smart investment in your future. Our online degree programs make earning a degree accessible and affordable—with the return on investment you’d expect from a top-ranked institution.

Distance Education 2023-2024 Tuition Estimated Tuition Rates Per Credit Hour Fall Spring

Summer Sessions

In-State

$184.50

Out-of-State $727.67

In-State $91.00 Out-of-State $441.62

Student Resources NCCU Online: Orientation

Scholarship & Student Aid

Veterans Center

Newly admitted students will have access to NCCU Online: Student Success Hub and will attend a virtual orientation session to ensure they have the information for a successful first term.

The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid (OSSA) provides financial assistance and hands-on guidance to ensure you fulfill your academic aspirations. Schedule an appointment with our helpful and knowledgeable team to assist in completing your FAFSA.

G. I. Jobs recognizes NCCU as a "Military Friendly School." Our team can assist you with the VA educational benefits process and offer overall support to ensure academic progression toward graduation.

UpSwing Online Tutoring

Studentlingo

Online Learning 101

UpSwing provides timely and seamless access to subjectspecific help that students need to succeed. Students can schedule a tutoring session at a time that works for them, including after hours and on weekends.

Check out our on-demand video library featuring 20 workshops on topics such as learning strategies, online learning, academic and career exploration, reading and writing strategies, and personal management.

Online Learning 101 provides an introduction to learning online. To help you on your way to success, we have developed a series of modules that will help you understand what it means to be an online student.

For more detailed information regarding tuition, click here.

Distance Education Application Does it sound like NCCU Online is for you? Apply today with our convenient online application and step-by-step instructions.

All prospective students must complete the admission process at North Carolina Central University before registering for an online course. Contact the Division of Extended Studies for assistance with your application at 1-877-678-0006 or 919530-6324. All application and enrollment fees are non-refundable.

Step by Step Instructions Step 1

Determine Your Application Term Select the term you are planning to start. Check the application webpage for application deadlines.

Summer 2024 Starts: May 21st Fall 2024 Starts: August Spring 2025 Starts: January Summer 2025 Starts: May Fall 2025 Starts: August

Step 2

Complete Application Complete the Distance Education online application.

It should take 15-20 minutes to complete the application.

Select “Community College Partnership (CCP)” $50 Non-Refundable Application Fee

Step 3

Order Official Transcripts Order official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.

Visit the college(s) website, Parchment, or National Student Clearinghouse to order official transcripts.

All official electronic transcripts should be sent to nccuonlineadmissions@nccu.edu.

Or mail official hard copies directly to the address below.

North Carolina Central University Division of Extended Studies Room 2051 H.M. Michaux Education Building 712 Cecil Street Durham, NC 27707

Step 4

Upon Acceptance Check the admission portal for updates on your application status.

Confirm your intention to enroll by paying a $100 enrollment fee via the admission portal.

If needed, apply for financial aid. NCCU’s School Code is 002950.

Appendix A Davidson-Davie Community College

Appendix B Randolph Community College

Appendix C Vance-Granville Community College

Appendix D Wake Technical Community College