Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement-Associate in Applied Science
The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to give students the academic background and initial training for careers in law enforcement. Upon initial enrollment in the program students must complete an “Application to Participate” form. Entry into the program is determined through the evaluation of personal qualifications and verification that the student has no felony convictions (see NOTE). This is an occupational program not typically designed to transfer; however, articulation agreements have been established with Eastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and Indiana State University.
NOTE: The requirements for employment in this field include: acceptable high school record, no felony convictions, good physical condition with no physical impairments, acceptable corrected vision, no hearing loss, and evidence of emotional stability.
Required Courses
First Semester
| CRIM 100 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SPCH 101 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| SOCY 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ENGL 121 | Communication Skills | 3 |
| Computer Elective | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Semester
Third Semester
| CRIM 208 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| CRIM 103 | Patrol Techniques | 3 |
| CRIM 201 | Criminal Investigation | 4 |
| CRIM 202 | Laws of Evidence | 4 |
| SOCY 205 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| Math or Science Elective | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fifth Semester
Computer Electives
Total Credit Hours: 61