Criminal Justice

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

Degree Requirements (60 cr.)

The requirements for this degree can be met through two years of coursework as a full-time student or over an extended period as a part-time student. Depending upon the educational and career objectives, courses can be oriented to individual interests. Students entering this degree should consult with a Criminal Justice advisor to plan a degree program.

SPEA Student Transition Course (SPEA-V 100) Criminal Justice majors must take SPEA-V 100, a 1-credit-hour course, during the time that they take The American Criminal Justice System (SPEA-J 101)

English Composition (6 cr.)

• ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I (3 cr.) (with a grade of C or better) and ENG-W 132 Elementary Composition II (3 cr.) (with a grade of C or better) or ENG-W 231 Professional

Writing Skills (3 cr.)

Speech (3 cr.)

• One of the following courses: SPCH-S 121, SPCH-S 122, SPCH-S 223, or SPCH-S 229 with a grade of C or better.

General Education (15 cr.)

• Humanities (1 course)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses). One course from two of the subject areas. Recommended: PSY-P 103 General Psychology; SOC-S 100 Introduction to Sociology.
• Natural Sciences (1 course)
• Quantitative Methods (1 course). Computer science, mathematics (MATH-M 118, MATH-M 119, or higher), statistics. (Descriptions of general education courses are listed in the "School of Arts and Sciences" Bulletin.)
• Public Affairs Public Affairs and Policy (1 course): SPEA-V 170 Introduction to Public Affairs (3 cr.).
• Criminal Justice Concentration (6 courses)

Students are required to take six courses.

1. SPEA-J 101 The American Criminal Justice System (3 cr.)
2. Three of the following courses:
   SPEA-J 301 Criminal Law (3 cr.)
   SPEA-J 306 The Criminal Courts (3 cr.)
   SPEA-J 321 American Policing (3 cr.)
   SPEA-J 331 Corrections (3 cr.)
3. Criminal justice electives: two additional SPEA criminal justice courses (6 cr.)

General Electives
Sufficient courses selected from the approved offerings of Indiana University to meet the Associate of Science degree requirement of 60 credit hours.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Degree Requirements (120 cr.)

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree is excellent preparation for a broad range of careers, both inside and outside the justice arena. This degree will also provide a foundation for graduate study in criminal justice, public affairs, or law.

General Education

• SPEA Student Transition Course (SPEA-V 100). Students must complete SPEA-V 100, a 1-credit hour course, during the time that they take The American Criminal Justice System (SPEA-J 101).
• English Composition. ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I (3 cr.) (with a grade of C or better) and ENG-W 132 Elementary Composition II (3 cr.) (with a grade of C or better) or ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills (3 cr.)
• Speech- One of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
  SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking (3 cr.)
  SPCH-S 122 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.)
  SPCH-S 223 Business and Professional Communication (3 cr.)
  SPCH-S 229 Discussion and Group Methods (3 cr.)
• Quantitative Methods

One of the following mathematics courses:

MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics (3 cr.)
MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I (3 cr.)

One of the following statistics courses:

ECON-E 270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business (3 cr.)
PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques (3 cr.)
STAT 301 Elementary Statistical Methods I (3 cr.)

One of the following computer courses:

CSCI-C 106 Introduction to Computers and Their Use (3 cr.)
CSCI-C 180 BASIC Programming (3 cr.)
BUS-K 210 The Computer in Business (3 cr.)

Arts and Humanities- The following two history courses:

HIST-H 105 American History I (3 cr.)
HIST-H 106 American History II (3 cr.)

Two courses selected from the following subject areas not used to satisfy another degree requirement:

• Afro-American Studies
• Classical Studies
• Comparative Literature
• English
• Fine Arts
• Foreign Languages
• History
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Speech
• Theater

Natural Sciences- Two courses for a minimum of 6 credit hours, selected from the following subject areas in consultation with an advisor:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Astronomy
• Biology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Geography (GEOG-G 107 or GEOG-G 315)
• Geology
• Physics
• Plant Sciences
• Zoology

Social and Behavioral Sciences- Four courses from the following two areas:

• SOC-S 100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
• SOC-S 101 Social Problems and Policies (3 cr.)
• SOC-S 325 Criminology (3 cr.)
• SOC-S 328 Juvenile Delinquency (3 cr.)
• SOC-S 420 Topics in Deviance (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 103 General Psychology (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 320 Social Psychology (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 324 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)

One additional course selected from the following subject areas not used to satisfy another degree requirement:

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Political Science
• Public Affairs and Policy

PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND POLICY (4 courses)                      

    FOUR (4) courses from the following:

•     SPEA E272 Introduction to Environmental Science (3 cr.)
•     SPEA V170 Introduction to Public Affairs (3 cr.)
•     SPEA V263 Public Management (3 cr.)  (V360 or V366)
•     SPEA V264 Urban Structure and Policy (3 cr.)
•     SPEA V348 Management. Science and Policy Analysis Methods (3 cr.)
•     SPEA V372 Financial Management and Budgeting (3 cr.)
•     SPEA V376 Law and Public Policy (3 cr.)

  CRIMINAL JUSTICE CONCENTRATION (10 courses)

    ALL of the following courses:

•     CRJU J101 The American Criminal Justice System (3 cr.)
•     CRJU J201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies (3 cr.)
•     CRJU J202 Criminal Justice Data, Methods, and Resources (3 cr.)
•     CRJU J301 Criminal Law (3 cr.)
•     CRJU J306 The Criminal Courts (3 cr.)
•     CRJU J321 Introduction to Law Enforcement/American Policing (3 cr.)
•     CRJU J331 Introduction to Corrections (3 cr.)
•     CRJU J439 Crime and Public Policy (3 cr.)

    TWO (2) additional SPEA criminal justice courses (6 cr.)