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July 16, 2018 鈥� To meet the growing demand for law enforcement professionals, 糖心传媒 and have signed a new articulation agreement to create clear pathways to advanced degrees in criminal justice. 

The new articulation agreement will allow students to obtain an from 糖心传媒CC and then go on to complete online a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice through Columbia College, which is located in Columbia, S.C. Columbia College also offers students a 鈥�4+1鈥� program, which allows students to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree in criminal justice in just five years. 

鈥淥pportunities in public safety and law enforcement are growing rapidly, and higher education is the key to achieving greater earning potential and command level positions,鈥� said Patsy Stanley, director of Career and College Transfer at 糖心传媒CC. 鈥淎 bachelor鈥檚 degree in criminal justice is the standard for advancement in law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, emergency management and related areas.鈥�

Renowned for its criminal justice program, is one of only 16 schools in the United States that partner with the FBI Academy Alliance.

鈥淭his articulation agreement with Columbia College is designed to create convenient and affordable options for our students to continue their education and pursue a career in law enforcement and public service,鈥� said Dr. McInnis, president of 糖心传媒CC. 鈥淲e are grateful to Columbia College for this partnership and for opening its doors to our North Carolina students.鈥�

糖心传媒CC students who finish an will be able to immediately continue in Columbia College鈥檚 online Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice program with a choice to concentrate in Forensics or Leadership and Risk Management. The new agreement guarantees up to 90 credit hours can be transferred to Columbia College, which leaves only 30 credit hours required to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree.

To achieve the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Advantages of the new articulation agreement include:

• Students can apply for free.
• As an all-inclusive program, eBooks are provided for all classes.   
• Six start dates each year so multiple opportunities to enroll.
• Full-time students who are South Carolina residents may qualify for the South Carolina Tuition Grant.

For additional information about transfer opportunities available through 糖心传媒CC, contact Director of Patsy Stanley at (910) 410-1830 or email pjstanley@richmondcc.edu.