Law enforcement officials provide assistance, respond to emergency calls, investigate crime scenes, and testify in court. This concentration places emphasis on developing the skills needed to be a police officer, including law, community relations, procedural law and criminal investigations.
See which campuses offer this area of study.
Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.
| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 CREDITS |
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English Composition |
3 |
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Life Skills Elective |
1 |
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Mathematics Elective |
3 |
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Humanities Elective |
3 |
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Life/Physical Sciences Elective |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
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Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 27 CREDITS |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems |
3 |
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Cultural Awareness |
3 |
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Introduction to Criminology |
3 |
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Introduction to Law Enforcement |
3 |
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Introduction to Courts |
3 |
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Introduction to Corrections |
3 |
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Ethics in Criminal Justice |
3 |
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Criminal Law and Procedure |
3 |
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Research Methods in Criminal Justice |
3 |
| CONCENTRATION -- 12 CREDITS |
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Criminal Investigations |
3 |
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Police and Community Relations |
3 |
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Criminal Evidence |
3 |
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Program Elective |
3 |
| REGIONALLY DETERMINED -- 3 - 4 CREDITS (Limit = 3 - 4) |
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Internship |
4 |
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Program Elective |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS |
61 - 62 |
"The education that I received from Ivy Tech has been a tremendous help to me in my career. I have learned many skills that are essential in dealing with my program's recipients."
Angelia Goodwin
Criminal Justice, '07
Exec. Director, Meals on Wheels of Tippecanoe County
