Criminal Justice

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Degree: Associate in Applied Science (Transfer Program)

For Program Information Contact Public Services & Community Outreach Department, North Campus, Cedar Hall, Room C87, (309) 690-7694

For more information about Online education, contact Patrice Hess at PHess@ICC.edu or (309) 694-5295

Program Information:

This course of study is designed for men and women who are working in public service positions that involve corrections responsibilities and those intending to develop a career in the criminal justice field. The program of study may prepare the student for employment in some areas of the field; however, many of the employment opportunities in the criminal justice field require a four-year degree. Students desiring to transfer should work very closely with their advisors.

Admission to the Program:

Students must complete basic skills placement testing before admission into this program. Students enrolled in the Arts and Science degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements in addition to requirements for the institution to which transfer is intended.

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE:

Fall Semester 1:
CRJ 110; CRJ 118; SOC 110; ENGL 110; POLSC 119

Spring Semester 1:
CRJ 114; ENGL 111; COMM 110; PSY 110; Fine Arts; Electives

Fall Semester 2:
POLSC 115; Elective; Humanities; Life Science; Mathematics

Spring Semester 2:
CRJ 119 or CRJ 225; SOC 210; Humanities/Fine Arts; Mathematics; Physical Science

Required Program Courses

  • CRJ 110Introduction to the Criminal Justice System3 hrs

  • CRJ 114Introduction to Corrections3 hrs

  • CRJ 118Juvenile Deliquency3 hrs

  • CRJ 119Correctional Law3 hrs

    -OR

    CRJ 225Criminal Law3 hrs

  • POLSC 119State and Local Government3 hrs

  • SOC 210Introduction to Criminology3 hrs

Required General Education Courses

  • COMM 110Communication: Process and Practice3 hrs

  • ENGL 110Composition I3 hrs

  • ENGL 111Composition II3 hrs

  • POLSC 115American National Government3 hrs

  • PSY 110Introduction of Psychology3 hrs

  • SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3 hrs

  • -Mathematics *3 hrs

  • -Humanities/Fine Arts *3 hrs

  • -Mathematics *3 hrs

  • -Life Science *4 hrs

  • -Humanities *3 hrs

  • -Fine Arts *3 hrs

  • -electives **6 hrs

* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts and Science Degree (page 4 of the ICC Catalog).

** Suggested electives: CRJ 227; SOC 114, SOC 120; PHYED 180, or other transfer courses.