Jefferson State and Faulkner University representatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Oct. 31 that will develop a transfer pathway for JSCC Criminal Justice students to earn a baccalaureate degree at Faulkner.
The agreement will facilitate a smooth transition for Jefferson State students into the Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies or the Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree programs.
As part of the MOU, Faulkner will provide a 50-percent tuition discount for transfers from Jefferson State (except Pell Grant-eligible students, who can have their tuition balance after the Pell Grant covered).
“It’s a historic day for Jefferson State Community College and Faulkner University,” Faulkner President D. Mitchell Henry said. “The articulation agreement we signed today will impact lives and justice administration in the state of Alabama. We are pleased to offer deep tuition discounts to Jeff State Criminal Justice graduates and allow them to seamlessly transfer their credits to Faulkner to complete their bachelor degrees. We’re also pleased that students can transfer seamlessly into our American Bar Association-approved legal studies program to become certified paralegals and prep for law school.
“As president, I would love to hand Jefferson State students two diplomas—both for their bachelors degree or in our ABA-accredited law school, which this year is the fastest growing in America. We also offer multiple graduate degrees online in justice administration, humanities, MBA, and other areas that Jeff State students would be interested in.”
“The agreement between Jefferson State Community College’s Criminal Justice Program and Faulkner University’s Justice Studies streamlines the transfer process, allowing students a smooth, structured path to their bachelor’s degree with no lost time or credits. Jefferson State graduates also receive a 50-percent tuition discount and can enter Faulkner’s one-year executive program in Criminal Justice, enhancing both accessibility and career advancement,” Jefferson State Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Education Program Coordinator Robert Bland said.
For more information about Jefferson State’s Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement program, click here.
For more information about options at Faulkner, click here.
