Tuition at Fresno City College is $46 per unit.

1. Administration of Justice for Transfer Degree (F.7750.AS-T)
   • Students will complete 18-20 major units combined with general education courses for a minimum of 60 semester units, for a total of $2,760 in tuition costs.
2. Criminology - Correctional Science Degree (F.7731.AS)
   • Students will complete 31 major units combined with general education courses for a minimum of 60 semester units, for a total of $2,760 in tuition costs.
3. Criminology – Law Enforcement Degree (F.8872.AS)
   • Students will complete 31 major units combined with general education courses for a minimum of 60 semester units, for a total of $2,760 in tuition costs.
4. Criminology - Correctional Science Certificate (F.7731.CA)
   • Students will complete 31 units for a total of $1,426 in tuition costs.
5. Criminology – Law Enforcement Certificate (F.8872.CA)
   • Students will complete 31 units for a total of $1,426 in tuition costs.

Required Fees:

• Health fee ($21 per semester, $13 if off campus/online per semester)
• Associated Student Body fee ($2 per semester, but opportunity to waive the fee at the time of registration if the student so chooses)

Optional Fees:

• Parking pass ($30 per semester)
• Student ID card (Now Free)

Other Fees:

• CRIM 8-Criminal Investigation is a required course for the Law Enforcement degree and certificate, and an elective course for the Administration of Justice degree, Correctional Science degree and Correctional Science certificate. Students enrolled in this course must supply a 3-4” binder, 12 divider sleeves, 60 clear plastic page protectors, 12” ruler, composition notebook, lab coat, protective glasses w/ clear lenses, and an optional flash drive ($20-40).

A student can pay in one or a combination of ways: directly using a credit card, through a grant (attend or review our Financial Aid Zoom workshop noted above for grant information), or with a scholarship or fee waiver through partner programs.

• Financial Aid
  • What is the FAFSA?
  • FAFSA: Creating an FSA ID
  • What is Verification?
  • What does SAP stand for?
• Upward Mobility Pathways (also known as Reading and Beyond)
  • Upward Mobility Overview Video
• Workforce Connection (also known as Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board)
  • Workforce Connection Overview Video
• CalWORKs
  • CalWORKs Overview Video

1. Administration of Justice for Transfer Degree (F.7750.AS-T)
   • The Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree for Transfer is designed to acquaint students with the principles and practices of criminal justice systems in America. The curriculum allows for the development of depth in one of the subject’s subsystems (law enforcement, juvenile, courts, or corrections), and gain familiarity with the basics of all areas. It provides information necessary for employment with a related agency and/or transfer to a college or university.
   • More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Administration of Justice (emsicc.com)
2. Criminology - Correctional Science Degree (F.7731.AS)
   • The Criminology - Correctional Science Option Associate in Science Degree is designed to provide specialized education for those students desiring a career in the correctional field including employment as a juvenile correctional officer, a state of California corrections officer, a jail correctional officer and a probation and parole officer. This degree is also designed to provide those students who are pursuing careers in the correctional field of criminology, the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and appreciation of the many levels of corrections and the value of correctional roles in the criminal justice system.
   • More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Criminology: Correctional Science Option (emsicc.com)
3. Criminology – Law Enforcement Degree (8872.AS)
   • The Criminology - Law Enforcement Option Associate in Science Degree is designed for students considering careers as police officers, sheriff’s deputies, or highway patrol officers. Students may also find employment in other career fields that incorporate aspects of criminology, such as asset protection.
   • More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Criminology: Law Enforcement Option (emsicc.com)
4. Criminology - Correctional Science Certificate (7731.CA)
   • The Criminology - Correctional Science Option Certificate of Achievement provides specialized education for those students desiring a career in the correctional field including employment as a juvenile correctional officer, a state of California corrections officer, a jail correctional officer and parole officer. This certificate is also designed to provide students who are pursuing careers in the correctional field, the opportunity to broaden their technical knowledge of the many levels of correctional employment opportunities.
   • Students should review job postings in their desired field to determine minimum education requirements. Some employers will hire based on certificate of achievement while others require an associate degree.
   • More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Criminology: Correctional Science Option Certificate (emsicc.com)
5. Criminology – Law Enforcement Certificate (F.8872.CA)
   • The Criminology - Law Enforcement Option Certificate of Achievement is designed for students considering careers as police officers, sheriff’s deputies, or highway patrol officers. Students may also find employment in other career fields that incorporate aspects of criminology, such as asset protection.
   • More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Criminology: Law Enforcement Option Certificate (emsicc.com)

Yes! However, every 4-year college accepts coursework differently. It is recommended that students intending to transfer to a CSU should complete the CSU-General Education pattern, and those planning to attend a UC should complete the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum pattern. Students should work with a counselor to create a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP-C) to confirm they complete courses best suited for their academic and career path.

Courses completed in the Criminology certificate programs may be applicable to additional certificates or associate degree programs. Students should meet with a counselor to confirm courses and certificates are completed in the appropriate order.

Fresno City College uses the same registration system as all California Community Colleges. A student must apply through CCCApply, if not already a California Community College student, to receive a student identification number. Once you have a student identification number, you may schedule a counselor appointment to discuss the program and create a Student Educational Plan (SEP). This plan will guide your course selection and registration through Self-Service.

For more assistance with applying to Fresno City College, please access one or more of the resources below:

Initial Steps: Apply to Fresno City College | Fresno City College

If you are a first-time student, transfer student, high school student, graduating senior, or returning student you can start by submitting the appropriate application to Fresno City College through the link provided above.

College Relations: College Relations Office | Fresno City College

Students may receive additional support through our College Relations and Outreach office. This team of counselors specializes in assisting new college students from application to advising courses to attending their first day of class.

Courses may be offered face-to-face or online, with courses available during the day and evening. Students may choose to enroll full time (12+ units) or part-time (1-11 units).

STUDENTS TRANSFERRING FROM THE POLICE ACADEMY:

Candidates who have completed the Basic Academy or the reserve Level 1 program may request to waive 6 units from the following courses in the Criminology degree program: Criminology 1, 6, 7, 12. To process this, candidates must complete a course waiver form and attach a copy of the Certificate from the Police Academy or a copy of their transcript. The waiver form is then signed by the dean of Social Science and by the vice president of Admissions and Records. 

1. Administration of Justice for Transfer Degree (F.7750.AS-T)
   • Students will complete 18-20 major units combined with the CSU-GE breadth or IGETC general education pattern for a minimum of 60 semester units. Students who enroll full-time may complete this degree in four semesters.
2. Criminology - Correctional Science Degree (F.7731.AS)
   • Students will complete 31 major units that combine with one of three general education patterns for a minimum of 60 semester units. Students who enroll full-time may complete this degree in four semesters.
3. Criminology – Law Enforcement Degree (F.8872.AS)
   • Students will complete 31 major units that combine with one of three general education patterns for a minimum of 60 semester units. Students who enroll full-time may complete this degree in four semesters.
4. Criminology - Correctional Science Certificate (F.7731.CA)
   • Students will complete 31 units that must be taken in the proper sequence. Students who enroll full-time may complete this certificate in 2-3 semesters.
5. Criminology – Law Enforcement Certificate (F.8872.CA)
   • Students will complete 31 units that must be taken in the proper sequence. Students who enroll full-time may complete this certificate in 2-3 semesters.

Students may receive job and internship placement assistance through our Career and Employment Center: Career And Employment Center | Fresno City College

Faculty may serve as an additional resource for students to connect with potential employers or internship opportunities.