Hudson County Community College and New Jersey City University Join Forces for New Criminal Justice Transfer Program Agreement
March 17, 2021
March 16, 2021, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) signed an articulation agreement with New Jersey City University (NJCU) on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The signing took place in the new HCCC Student Center at 81 Sip Avenue in Jersey City. HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber was joined for the signing by NJCU President Dr. Sue Henderson, and members of their faculties and staffs.
Pictured at the signing, seated from left: NJCU President Dr. Sue Henderson and HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber. Standing from left: Dr. Nicholas Chiaravollati, HCCC Vice President for External Affairs and Senior Counsel to the President; Dr. Tamara Jhashi, NJCU Provost; HCCC Lisa Dougherty, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment; Cathie Seidman, HCCC Professor, Criminal Justice; Dr. Darryl Jones, HCCC Vice President for Academic Affairs; and Dr. Alison Wakefield, HCCC Interim Associate Dean, Humanities & Social Sciences.
“This new agreement will provide current HCCC students and graduates with a seamless pathway to transfer and complete a Bachelor of Science degree at NJCU. Further, it will guarantee that HCCC students, who meet certain criteria, have a reserved place in the NJCU Criminal Justice bachelor-degree program,” Dr. Reber stated. “We are excited to again partner with NJCU and provide opportunities for the people of our community to advance in their education and prepare for economic-resilient careers.”
“Hudson County Community College has long been a valued partner of our university and both institutions share a similar educational mission in our community. This articulation agreement further strengthens our partnership,” Dr. Henderson said. “Last year, transfers from HCCC received degrees in 24 different academic disciplines and our nationally-ranked Criminal Justice program was among the most sought-after degree. We look forward to continuing to welcome HCCC students to NJCU.”
Under the terms of this new agreement, HCCC students who receive an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the College may transfer up to 60 credits towards a B.S. in Criminal Justice degree at NJCU. They will enter NJCU as fully matriculated students with junior-year standing. A minimum of 39 credits in Criminal Justice are taken at NJCU to complete the bachelor degree requirements.
An especially important feature of the new agreement provides HCCC students with access to NJCU financial aid counselors who will assist with early financial planning and furnish estimates of financial aid and scholarships that are useful in creating a four-year plan for completing the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree.
Individuals with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice are eligible for a wide variety of rewarding careers in law enforcement, the court systems, and corrections systems on the local, state and federal levels.