Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway

Press Release – Ridgewater adds and expands program options for Fall 2020 [PDF]

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 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!