Ivy Tech Community College; Changing Lives
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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
    English Composition 3
    Life Skills Elective 1
    Mathematics Elective 3
    Life/Physical Sciences Elective 3
    Humanities Electives 3
    Introduction to Psychology 3
    or  
    Introduction to Sociology 3
    Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
    or  
    Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 27 CREDITS
    Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems 3
    Cultural Awareness 3
    Introduction to Criminology 3
    Introduction to Law Enforcement 3
    Introduction to Courts 3
    Introduction to Corrections 3
    Ethics in Criminal Justice 3
    Criminal Law and Procedure 3
    Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3
CONCENTRATION -- 12 CREDITS
    Juvenile Justice Systems 3
    Juvenile Law and Procedures 3
    Special Issues in Youth Services 3
    Juvenile Delinquency 3
REGIONALLY DETERMINED -- 3 - 4 CREDITS (Limit = 3 - 4)
    Internship 4
    or  
    Criminal Justice Elective 3
TOTAL CREDITS 61 - 62

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"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