Criminal Justice

Associate in Arts and Science (Transfer Program) - 65 Credit Hours

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 associate degree 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

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
ENGL 111	COMPOSITION II	3
POLSC 115	AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT	3
PSY 110	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	3
SOC 110	AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	3
	MATHEMATICS *	3
	PHYSICAL SCIENCE *	4
	HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS *	3
	MATHEMATICS *	3
	LIFE SCIENCE *	4
	HUMANITIES *	3
	FINE ARTS *	3

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
CRJ 110	INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM	3
CRJ 114	INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS	3
CRJ 118	JUVENILE DELINQUENCY	3
CRJ 119	CORRECTIONAL LAW
	or
CRJ 225	CRIMINAL LAW	3
POLSC 119	STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT	3
SOC 210	INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY	3

Elective Courses
Course	Name	Credit
	ELECTIVES * *	6

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

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

For Program Information Contact:

Public Services and Community Outreach Department

North Campus

Cedar Hall

Room C87

(309)690-7694