Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to give students the academic background and initial training for careers in law enforcement. Entry into the program is determined through the evaluation of personal qualifications and after the screening of an application which states that the student has no felony convictions. Upon initial enrollment in program, students must complete an "Application to Participate" form. Transfer curricula available at Western Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University, and at Indiana State University. This program is an occupational program typically not designed to transfer. However this program has been articulated to some senior institutions. Please contact a counselor for specific details.
Students must complete INST 101, Success in College, as a requirement for graduation.
| REQUIRED COURSES | HOURS |
| First Semester | |
|---|---|
| CRIM 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3
|
| *POLI 150 American Government I |
3
|
| *SPCH 101 Oral Communication |
3
|
| *PHIL 102 Logic |
3
|
| *SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
| *ENGL 121 Communication Skills or *ENGL 101 Rhetoric I |
3
|
| Total |
18
|
| Second Semester | |
| CRIM 101 Criminal Law |
5
|
| CRIM 200 Criminalistics |
4
|
| *PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology |
3
|
| *ENGL 101 Rhetoric I or *ENGL 102 Rhetoric II |
3
|
| Total |
15
|
| SUMMER | |
| CRIM 208 Criminal Justice Internship (pre: consent of instructor) |
3
|
| Total |
3
|
| Third Semester | |
| CRIM 103 Patrol Techniques |
3
|
| CRIM 201 Criminal Investigation |
4
|
| CRIM 202 Laws of Evidence |
4
|
| *SOCY 205 Juvenile Delinquency (pre: SOCY 100) |
3
|
| SPAN 100 Spanish for Public Safety or *SPAN 101 Spanish I |
3-4
|
| Total |
17-18
|
| Fourth Semester | |
| *Science/Forensic Chemistry or Mathematics Elective |
3-4
|
| *SOCY 225 Race and Ethnic Relations (pre: SOCY 100) |
3
|
| CRIM 204 Criminology |
3
|
| BOFF 130 Windows or computer elective (see list) |
2-3
|
| Total |
11-13
|
Computer Electives
BOFF 225 Excel I -- 3
BOFF 226 Access I -- 3
BOFF 227 PowerPoint -- 3
BOFF 228 Intro. to Word -- 2
CBUS 150 Business Computer Systems -- 3
Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete an associate degree.
Designated as a Tech Prep program.
NOTE: Acceptable High School Record. NO felony convictions. Good physical condition with no physical impairments. Acceptable corrected vision. No hearing loss. Evidence of emotional stability.