Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway

Criminal Justice/Peace Officer Information Session

Do you feel a call to help, work for justice, and be proud of what you do? Explore the opportunities in the field of criminal justice and service as a peace officer. Build your educational foundation or prepare to enter the workforce in just two years.

Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway
Peace Officer
Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway

December 4 @ 5 pm
December 5 at 12 noon
Virtual on Zoom

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The Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway is designed to prepare graduates for careers in probation, crime prevention, community corrections or counseling. Through a Minnesota State partnership, you can complete a Criminal Justice Pathway AS Degree at Ridgewater and transfer it completely into a bachelor program at one of our partner universities and enter the program as a junior.

Program Requirements and Job Outlook

Liberal Arts and Sciences AA Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway AS

Program delivery

Willmar campus
Online – fully or blended
Fall and spring starts

Partner Transfer Universities

Bemidji State University
Metropolitan State University
Minnesota State University – Mankato
Minnesota State University – Moorhead
St. Cloud State University

Program attributes that help students thrive

On campus option for the college experience for those looking for the social interaction
Online option provides convenience and flexibility to working students or those with families
Seasoned instructors are current with the latest industry tactics and challenges

Ridgewater’s most successful Criminal Justice graduates work well independently and with a team, communicate clearly both verbally and written, and comprehend information well. They can take charge of a situation and yet follow orders.

Ridgewater wants you to be among the most prepared. We can get you there!