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Post University Transfer Credit · Criminology 150

CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice at Post.

Earn this Post University equivalency through UPI Study's Introduction to Criminology — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Introduction to Criminology — transfers as CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice at Post University
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Introduction to Criminology
Criminology 150 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Post University recognizes as
CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: CRJ 101
NECHE accredited since 1972 · Transcript sent directly to Post University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Post
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
💰 Savings
$650+
Saved vs avg community college
What you'll learn

A full semester of introduction to criminology, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Articulate foundational concepts and definitions in criminology, describe its historical development, and explain the principles of Classical and Neoclassical Criminology along with their contemporary applications
  • ✓Define the legal characteristics and elements of crime, categorize various types of crime based on legal and social criteria, and understand the methodologies and significance of crime measurement in criminal justice research
  • ✓Examine historical and contemporary crime trends in the United States, analyze demographic influences on crime, and evaluate the impact of crime on communities
  • ✓Define victimology, explore key theories and historical context, analyze the concept and costs of victimization, trace the development of victims' rights, and identify risk factors for victimization
  • ✓Understand and apply Rational Choice Theory, explore the Positivist School of Criminology, identify factors in Individual Trait Theory, and evaluate their implications on social policy and crime
  • ✓Provide an overview of sociological theories of crime, examine social conflict and developmental theories, and explore social process theories including their applications in criminology policy and practice
📚Major topics covered
Foundations of criminology & historical evolution Crime classification, attributes & components Methods of crime measurement & research Crime patterns, trends & demographics Victimization & victims' rights Rational choice & trait theories Social structure & social process theories Social conflict theories & restorative justice Developmental theories of crime Violent crimes, murder & sex crimes Property, economic & public order crimes Political crime, terrorism & cyber crime The U.S. criminal justice system Law enforcement in America Punishment, corrections & incarceration Crimes of moral turpitude & drug crimes
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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Three steps to Post credit.

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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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Transfer to Post

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Post University's registrar. Post applies the equivalency: CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice.

Pricing

Introduction to Criminology — two ways to enroll.

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$89 /mo

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  • ✓3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, transferable to Post University
  • ✓Self-paced — finish in 28–30 days or take longer
  • ✓Official transcript sent to Post University
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Tuition saved vs Post per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings estimate compares Post University's $629/credit online undergraduate rate against UPI Study course pricing. Post requires a 73% grade to accept a UPI course; UPI credit applies to General Education requirements only (not Major, Core, Concentration, or Minor). Maximum UPI transfer: 15 credits into an associate's, 30 into a bachelor's. Final credit awards are determined solely by Post University's registrar.

More transferable credits

See all 68 UPI Study courses that transfer to Post.

Introduction to Criminology is one of 68 UPI Study courses recognized by Post University under the Articulation Agreement. Stack more for bigger savings on your Bachelor of Science — Post accepts up to 30 transfer credits.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about Introduction to Criminology → Post.

📚 About Introduction to Criminology
What is Introduction to Criminology?
Introduction to Criminology is a college-level course that explores human behavior, social patterns, and psychological or sociological frameworks. It is Criminology 150 — a standard lower-division course worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to analyze human behavior, apply key theoretical frameworks, evaluate research findings, and think critically about social and psychological phenomena — skills valued in counseling, education, research, and social services.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice at Post
Does Post University accept Introduction to Criminology as a direct equivalent to their CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and Post University, UPI Study's Introduction to Criminology is recognized as a direct named equivalent of Post's CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Introduction to Criminology as transferring as CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your Post transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice at Post or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice, Post typically applies UPI Study's Introduction to Criminology as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your Post advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice directly at Post?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your Post degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while Post's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without Post enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at Post to reduce overall program time.
Does Post University ever change which courses they accept as CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and Post University explicitly lists Introduction to Criminology → CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice. We update this page whenever the MOU changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to Post
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Post degree?
Post University accepts up to 25% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 30 credits for the bachelor's degree. 68 UPI Study courses are recognized by Post under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Post.
Do I need to enroll at Post first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Post enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Post when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Post?
Once you complete Introduction to Criminology, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Post University. Post's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (CRJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Post.

Post University is NECHE-accredited and accepts UPI Study's ACE & NCCRS-recommended courses for General Education transfer credit. A 73% (C) grade or better is required for a course to transfer.

What Post offers UPI students
✓Accepts ACE & NCCRS credit
✓Flexible career-focused online degrees
✓73% (C) grade accepted for transfer
✓Built for working adults
The numbers
30 credits
Max UPI transfer toward a bachelor's
15 credits
Max UPI transfer toward an associate
📋 Post University × UPI Study transfer pathway → NECHE accredited since 1972

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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