Criminal Justice, A.S.
Crime fighting isn’t as glamorous as it seems on TV or in the movies. It requires hard work by well-trained individuals—from the police officers on the street to the highest ranks of law enforcement and everyone in between. That’s where Indiana Tech’s Center for Criminal Sciences comes in.
Program Description
A growing number of law enforcement agencies require some college education for new officers, and Indiana Tech’s associate degree will fulfill that entry-level requirement. The associate degree program includes eight core courses which examine the criminal justice system as a whole. Subsequent courses take a closer look at individual components of the criminal justice system, such as the police force, the courts, and the corrections system.
Career Opportunities
The program gives students 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. It is the ideal springboard for further learning.
Required Courses
| Semester 1 |
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Intro. to Criminal Justice System |
3 |
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English Composition I |
3 |
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Software Tools |
3 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics |
3 |
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Foundations of Business |
3 |
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Freshman Seminar |
0 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 2 |
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Substantive Criminal Law |
3 |
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Police in America |
3 |
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English Composition II |
3 |
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Introduction to Critical Inquiry |
3 |
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Mathematical Problem Solving |
3 |
|
Pre-Internship Seminar |
0 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 3 |
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Corrections in America |
3 |
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Understanding Procedural Law |
3 |
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Basics of Criminal Investigation |
3 |
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Principles of Management |
3 |
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Introduction To Sociology |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| |
|
18 |
| Semester 4 |
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Understanding Criminal Behavior |
3 |
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Criminal Courts & Courtroom Demeanor |
3 |
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Professional Communication |
3 |
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Understanding Diversity |
3 |
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Organizational Behavior |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| |
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|
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:Total Credits Required |
63 |