Justice and Community Advocacy 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) Justice and Community Advocacy 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 Justice and Community Advocacy 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: Justice and Community Advocacy
- Degree: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Institution: Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Credits Transferring: 61 credits
To: UW-Green Bay
- Program: Criminal Justice
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Institution: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- Credits Remaining: 59 credits
- Delivery: Online or in-person
How Your Credits Transfer
The courses below show how completed Justice and Community Advocacy 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 |
| 809-196 Intro to Sociology | 3 | SOCIOL 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 804-134 Math Reasoning (recommended course) | 3 | MATH 100 Math Appreciation | 3 |
| 809-159 Abnormal Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 435 Psychopathology | 3 |
| 550-201 Understanding Substance Abuse | 3 | PSYCH LL Elective | 3 |
| 504-168 CJ- Professional Comm. | 3 | DJS LL Elective | 3 |
| 504-167 Public Safety Report Writing | 3 | DJS LL Elective | 3 |
| 520-104 Advocacy Special Populations | 3 | SOC WORK LL Elective | 3 |
| 550-206 Intro Interview and Counsel. | 3 | SOC WORK LL Elective | 3 |
Block Equivalency
In addition to the course-to-course equivalency itemized above, there is a total block equivalency that makes up 31 credits that are accepted at UW-Green Bay.
NWTC Block
| NWTC Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| 890-101 College 101 | 1 |
| 504-132 Courts/Jurisdiction | 3 |
| 504-194 Intro to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| 504-128 PS-Employment Strategies | 1 |
| 504-162 Fund. Emergency Dispatch | 3 |
| 504-103 Human Behavior and Comm | 3 |
| 504-193 Private Investigation Tactics | 3 |
| 504-166 Investigation Practices | 3 |
| 504-198 Situational Awareness Defense | 1 |
| 504-101 Intro Probation and Parole | 3 |
| 504-195 Criminal and Juvenile Law | 3 |
| 504-102 Crisis Mgmt and De-Escalation | 3 |
| 504-197 PS-Job Interviews | 1 |
UWGB Block
| UWGB Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOCIOL 231 Crime and Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOCIOL 246 Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3 |
| Lower-Level Electives | 22 |
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 |
| 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 | 6 to 7 | 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.