Criminal Justice Law Enforcement to Criminal Justice Agreement
You’ve already put in the work — now make every credit count. This transfer agreement shows how coursework from your Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement associate's degree transfers into the Criminal Justice bachelor's degree at UW-Green Bay. In order to receive the full block of transfer credits to UW-Green Bay, students must complete all of the prescribed coursework in the NWTC Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement associate's degree. Students are eligible for this agreement with an NWTC graduation date of 2026 or later. Explore course equivalencies, remaining degree requirements and the path toward earning your bachelor’s degree below.
From: NWTC
- Program: Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
- Degree: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Institution: Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Credits Transferring: 63 credits
To: UW-Green Bay
- Program: Criminal Justice
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Institution: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- Credits Remaining: 57 credits
- Delivery: Online or in-person
How Your Credits Transfer
The courses below show how completed Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement coursework from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) 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
| NWTC Course | NWTC Credits | UW-Green Bay Equivalent | UWGB Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801-136 English Composition 1 | 3 | WF 100 First Year Writing | 3 |
| 801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 | COMM 166 Fundamentals Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 809-188 Developmental Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 203 Introduction to Lifespan Development | 3 |
| 504-192 LEAD Courts/Jurisdiction | 3 | DJS Elective Credit | 3 |
| 804-134 Mathematical Reasoning (recommended course) | 3 | MATH 100 Math Appreciation | 3 |
| 809-159 Abnormal Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 435 Psychopathology | 3 |
| 809-196 Intro to Sociology | 3 | SOCIOL 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Block Equivalency
In addition to the course-to-course equivalency itemized above, there is a total block equivalency that makes up 42 credits that are accepted at UW-Green Bay.
NWTC Block
| NWTC Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| 890-101 College 101 | 1 |
| 504-191 LEAD Employment Strategies | 1 |
| 504-190 LEAD Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| 504-200 Law Enforcement Basics | 2 |
| 504-201 Legal Basics | 2 |
| 504-214 Use of Force Basics | 2 |
| 504-711 Physical Fitness Phase 1 | 1 |
| 504-203 Fundamentals of Patrol | 2 |
| 504-204 Law Enforcement Foundations | 2 |
| 504-205 Law Enforcement Medical Interv | 1 |
| 504-206 Emergency Vehicle Strategies | 3 |
| 504-207 Investigative Basics | 2 |
| 504-208 Emergency Tactical Response | 2 |
| 504-712 Physical Fitness Phase 2 | 1 |
| 504-209 Advanced DAAT | 2 |
| 504-210 Advanced Firearms | 2 |
| 504-197 PS- Job Interviews | 1 |
| 504-211 Advanced Policing | 2 |
| 504-212 Sensitive Crime | 4 |
| 504-708 Physical Fitness Phase 3 | 1 |
| 504-213 Traffic Investigation Proc. | 4 |
| 504-511 Scenario Assessment | 1 |
| 504-176 Law Enforcement Internship | 2 |
UWGB Block
| UWGB Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOCIOL 231 Crime and Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOCIOL 246 Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3 |
| Lower-Level Electives | 33 |
What You'll Take at UW-Green Bay
After transferring coursework from NWTC, 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 |
| PYSCH 205 | Social Science Statistics | 4 |
| PUB ADM 215 | Introduction to Public and Nonprofit Service | 3 |
| WF 105 | Research and Rhetoric | 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 |
Major 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 within the core curriculum requirements. Additional credits may not be needed to satisfy this requirement. |
| Elective Credits | 0 to 2 | Elective credits may be 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: 06/01/2026
Review Date: 06/01/2027
Approved by:
- Kate Burns, Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, UW-Green Bay
- Jennifer Flatt, Provost/Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Ryan Martin, Dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, UW-Green Bay
- Cindy Estrup, Dean, College of Public Safety, Northeast Wisconsin 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, Erik Engelstad. Call 920-465-2111 or email uwgb@uwgb.edu.