Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to give students the academic background and initial training for careers in corrections. 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 Eastern Illinois University, Western 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
|
| CRIM 105 Introduction to Corrections |
3
|
| *SPCH 101 Oral Communication |
3
|
| *SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
| *ENGL 121 Communication Skills or ENGL 101 Rhetoric I |
3
|
| Total |
15
|
| Second Semester | |
| *POLI 150 American Government |
3
|
| *PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology |
3
|
| *ENGL 101 Rhetoric I or ENGL 102 Rhetoric II |
3
|
| CRIM 170 Community Based Corrections |
3
|
| *PHIL 102 Logic |
3
|
| Total |
15
|
| SUMMER | |
| CRIM 208 Criminal Justice Internship - Corrections (pre: consent of instructor) |
3
|
| Total |
3
|
| Third Semester | |
| CRIM 201 Criminal Investigation |
4
|
| CRIM 180 Probation and Parole |
3
|
| *PSYC 230 Abnormal Psychology |
3
|
| *SOCY 205 Juvenile Delinquency |
3
|
| SPAN 100 Spanish for Public Safety or *SPAN 101 Spanish I |
3-4
|
| Total |
16-17
|
| Fourth Semester | |
| PSYC 120 Introduction to Substance Abuse |
3
|
| *SOCY 225 Race and Ethnic Relations |
3
|
| CRIM 204 Criminology |
3
|
| *Science or Forensic Chemistry or Mathematics Elective |
3-4
|
| CRIM 101 Criminal Law |
5
|
| Total |
17-18
|
*General Education
**Humanities requirement
Human Relations requirements.
Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete an associate degree.
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.