Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice - Corrections, AAS

This is an Associate in Applied Science degree.

The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to give students the academic background and initial training for careers in corrections. 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 after the screening of the application which states that the student has no felony convictions (see NOTE). This is an occupational program typically not designed to transfer; however, the program has been articulated to some senior institutions (Eastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, Indiana State University).

NOTE: The requirements for employment in the 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.

Criminal Justice - Corrections, Certificate

The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to give students the academic background and initial training for careers in law enforcement. The Corrections-Parole Officer Option Certificate Program provides initial training for careers in corrections. 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 after the screening of the application which states that the student has no felony convictions.

NOTE: The requirements for employment in the 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.

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement, AAS

This is an 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. 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.