Criminal Justice, Associate of Science
Crime fighting requires hard work by wel-trained individuals — from the police officers on the street to the highest ranks of law enforcement and everyone in between. Pursuing a degree in criminal justice at Indiana Tech will give you the knowledge and background you need to achieve your dream of making our neighborhoods, our cities, and our country safer.
A growing number of law enforcement agencies require some college education for new officers, and this degree will fulfill that entry-level education. Graduates will have a general understanding of the criminal justice system that will enable them to excel in a variety of agencies, such as police forces at the local and state level.
Degree Curriculum
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criminal justice |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CJ 1100 |
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System |
3 |
| CJ 1200 |
Criminology |
3 |
| CJ 1300 |
The Police in America |
3 |
| CJ 1400 |
Corrections in America |
3 |
| CJ 2000 |
Homeland Security |
3 |
| CJ 2300 |
Substantive Criminal Law |
3 |
| CJ 2400 |
Understanding Procedural Law |
3 |
| CJ 2500 |
Criminal Investigation |
3 |
| CJ 2600 |
Laws of Evidence |
3 |
| CJ 3100 |
A System of Juvenile Justice |
3 |
| CJ 3200 |
Understanding Criminal Behavior |
3 |
Total Credits: 27
|
Business Administration |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| BA 1200 |
Foundations of Business |
3 |
Total Credits: 3
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Information Systems |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MIS 1300 |
Software Tools |
3 |
Total Credits: 3
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English |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| ENG 1250 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| ENG 1270 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| ENG 2320 |
Professional Communication |
3 |
Total Credits: 9
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Social Sciences |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| PSY 1700 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 2520 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| SS 2800 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
Total Credits: 9
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Mathematics |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MA 1000 |
Foundations of College Math |
3 |
| MA 1025 |
Mathematical Problem-Solving |
3 |
Total Credits: 6
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Approved Electives |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
Approved Elective |
3 |
Total Credits: 3
CURRICULUM TOTAL CREDITS: 63