Legal Studies/Paralegal to Criminal Justice Agreement
You’ve already put in the work — now make every credit count. This transfer agreement shows how coursework from your Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Legal Studies/Paralegal associate's degree transfers into the Criminal Justice bachelor's degree at UW-Green Bay. In order receive the full block of transfer credits to UW-Green Bay, students must complete all of the prescribed coursework in the FVTC Legal Studies/Paralegal associate's degree. Students are eligible for this agreement with a FVTC graduation date of 2026 or later. Explore course equivalencies, remaining degree requirements and the path toward earning your bachelor’s degree below.
From: FVTC
- Program: Legal Studies/Paralegal
- Degree: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Institution: Fox Valley Technical College
- Credits Transferring: 62 credits
To: UW-Green Bay
- Program: Criminal Justice
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Institution: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- Credits Remaining: 58 credits
- Delivery: In-person or online
How Your Credits Transfer
The courses below show how completed Legal Studies/Paralegal coursework from Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) transfers to the Criminal Justice major at UW-Green Bay (UWGB). Some courses may require a minimum grade to transfer into specific major requirements. For course descriptions see the Criminal Justice Major in the Academic Catalog.
Course to Course Equivalency
| FVTC Course | FVTC Credits | UW-Green Bay Equivalent | UWGB Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801-195 Written Communication | 3 | WF 100 First Year Writing | 3 |
| 801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 | COMM 166 Fund. Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| 809-196 Intro to Sociology | 3 | SOCIOL 101 Intro Sociology | 3 |
| 809-198 Intro to Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 102 Intro Psychology | 3 |
| 804-123 Math w. Business Apps | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 101-107 Accounting Principles | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 102-103 Business Law 1 | 3 | BUS ADM 305 Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| 102-157 Business Law 2 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 103-180 MS Word Intro | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| MS Word Intermediate | 1 | Elective | 1 |
Block Equivalency
In addition to the course-to-course equivalency itemized above, there is a total block equivalency that makes up 36 credits that are accepted at UW-Green Bay.
FVTC Block
| FVTC Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| 110-100 Intro Legal Studies and Ethics | 4 |
| 110-106 Family Law | 3 |
| 110-107 Legal Aspects Bus Orgs | 3 |
| 110-114 Administration of Estates | 3 |
| 110-115 Intro Legal Research Writing | 3 |
| 110-117 Adv Legal Research Writing | 3 |
| 110-118 Law Office Mgmt and Tech | 3 |
| 110-119 Legal Studies Internship | 2 |
| 110-151 Civil Litigation Procedures | 3 |
| 110-160 Employment Law Legal Prof | 3 |
| 110-168 Criminal Procedures Legal Prof | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
UWGB Block
| UWGB Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOCIOL 231 Crime and Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOCIOL 246 Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| WF 105 Research and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3 |
| Lower-Level Elective Credit | 24 |
What You'll Take at UW-Green Bay
After transferring coursework from FVTC, these are the remaining courses needed to complete the Criminal Justice major at UW-Green Bay. For course descriptions and degree requirements, refer to the Criminal Justice Major in the Academic Catalog.
Major Requirements
| Catalog ID | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POL SCI 101 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSYCH 205 | Social Science Statistics | 4 |
| PUB ADM 215 | Introduction to Public and Nonprofit Service | 3 |
| SOCIOL 325 | Research Methods in Sociology & Anthropology | 3 |
| SOCIOL 404 | Criminology | 3 |
| DJS 303 or SOCIOL 316 | Criminal Justice Process or Criminal Justice Systems, Administration, and Processes | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Catalog ID | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Upper-Level Electives | Students should consult their advisor regarding elective options | 12 |
Core Curriculum Requirements
| Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Communication & Literacy: Information Literacy | 3 |
| Humanities & Arts: Human Cultures and Values | 3 |
| Humanities & Arts: Creative and Artistic Inquiry | 3 |
| Natural Science & Wellness: Scientific Methods and Inquiry | 3 |
| Natural Science & Wellness: Environmental Sustainability | 3 |
| Civics & Perspectives: Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Civics & Perspectives: Ethnic Studies | 3 |
Other Graduation Requirements
| Class Title | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Science & Wellness Lab Requirement | 0 to 1 | Students should consult their advisor regarding options to satisfy the lab requirement with the core curriculum requirements. Additional credits may not be needed to satisfy this requirement. |
| Elective Credits | 5 to 6 | Elective credits needed to ensure a student completes a total of 120 credits between FVTC and UWGB as required to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree. |
Transfer Agreement Details
Date Effective: 09/01/2025
Review Date: 06/01/2027
Approved by:
- Ryan Martin, Dean - College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science, UW-Green Bay
- Scott Borley, Dean- Business and IT, Fox Valley Technical College
Ready To Chat?
See how the rest of your credits will transfer with an unofficial credit evaluation. To learn more about your individual path to a degree at UW-Green Bay, reach out to our transfer advisor, Michelle Ferry. Call 920-465-2111 or email uwgb@uwgb.edu.