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 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) Legal Studies/Paralegal 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 Legal Studies/Paralegal 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: Legal Studies/Paralegal
- Degree: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Institution: Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Credits Transferring: 65 credits
To: UW-Green Bay
- Program: Criminal Justice
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Institution: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- Credits Remaining: 55 credits
- Delivery: Online or in-person
How Your Credits Transfer
The courses below show how completed Legal Studies/Paralegal 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 |
| 809-166 Intro to Ethics | 3 | PHILOS 102 Contemp. Ethical Issues | 3 |
| 809-198 Intro to Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 102 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 809-122 Intro American Government | 3 | POL SCI 101 American Government and Politics | 3 |
| 804-134 Mathematical Reasoning | 3 | MATH 100 Math Appreciation | 3 |
Block Equivalency
In addition to the course-to-course equivalency itemized above, there is a total block equivalency that makes up 47 credits that are accepted at UW-Green Bay.
NWTC Block
| NWTC Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| 890-101 College 101 | 1 |
| 110-101 Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics | 3 |
| 105-100 Careers in Business | 1 |
| 110-174 Law Office Administration | 3 |
| 101-106 Accounting Principles | 3 |
| 110-104 Legal Research | 3 |
| 110-175 Legal Computer Applications | 3 |
| 110-168 Criminal Law and Procedures | 3 |
| 110-114 Estates and Probate | 3 |
| 105-103 Career Fundamentals | 1 |
| 110-102 Civil Litigation | 3 |
| 110-106 Law-Family | 3 |
| 110-165 Contracts and Insurance Law | 3 |
| 110-105 Legal Writing | 3 |
| 110-107 Legal Aspects/ Business Org. | 3 |
| 110-199 Paralegal Career Experience | 2 |
| 110-XXX Elective Options | 6 |
UWGB Block
| UWGB Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOCIOL 231 Crime and Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOCIOL 246 Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3 |
| Lower-Level Electives | 38 |
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: 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 | 5 to 6 | 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
- Michael Vander Heiden, Dean College of Business, Communication and Social Sciences, 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.