Criminal Justice

The criminal justice program exists for students who are interested in careers in law enforcement or social work and is an appropriate major for those interested in pursuing a law degree.

For more information please contact:
recruiting@indycc.edu 

Criminal Justice Degree Plan 

Course Tiles

 Credit Hours
Analysis & Oral Communication

 
9

English Comp I (ENG 1003) 

 3

English Comp II (ENG 1013) 

 3

Public Speaking (COM 1203) 

 3
Mathematics 
3
College Algebra (MAT 1023) or higher 3
Sciences 
10
Biology I (BIO 1005)  5
Physical Science Elective*                                                 5
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies
3

Music Appreciation (MUE 1303) 

3
Art Appreciation (ART 1043)       

3
Cultural Studies
3
World Regional Geography   

3
Health and Well-Being
4

General Psychology (BEH 1003) 

3

Select One

 

Wellness Concepts (HPR 1401)    

 1

College Success (SSC 1021) 

1
Human Heritage
9
Select One  

US History I (HIS 1023)      

 3

US History II (HIS1063)       

 3
Required  

Introduction to Literature (ENG 1073) 

 3
Select One  

Ethics (SOC 1073) 

 3

Introduction to Philosophy (SOC 2003)   

 3
Social Awareness
3

Introduction to Sociology (SOC 1003) 

3
Political Awareness
3
American Government (POL 1023)    3
Business and Technology 
6
Personal Finance (BUS 1003)    3
Select One  

Introduction to Business (BUS 1093)     

 3

Computer Concepts and Apps (CIT 1003) 

3
Major Requirements
6
Introduction to Criminal Justice (SOC 1113)      3
Introduction to Criminal Behavior (SOC 1133)    3
Recommended Electives
3-5
Social Problems (SOC 2023)           3
Spanish I (FRL 1025)        5

 

  

Total:

62-64

Criminal Justice Program Outcomes:

1. The ability to think critically about the cause and effect of criminal behavior
  • ties to Introduction to Criminal Justice, outcome 3
  • ties to Introduction to Criminal Behavior, outcome 1
  • ties to Criminal Law, outcome 1
2. Provide students with an understanding of the criminal justice system, its agencies, personnel, and historical foundation. 
  • ties to Introduction to Criminal Justice, outcome 1
  • ties to Criminal Law, outcome 2
3. Prepare students to join the ranks of public servants in their communities.
  • ties to Introduction to Criminal Justice, outcome 5
  • ties to Criminal Law, outcome 6
4. Help develop students and practitioners with critical and analytical skills to promote the administration of justice and crime prevention and control in a diverse and global society
  • ties to Introduction to Criminal Justice, outcome 5 and 6
  • ties to Criminal Law, outcome 5 and 6
5. Give students a strong understanding of crime, the justice system, and other social issues you’ll encounter in the professional field.
  • ties to Introduction to Criminal Justice, outcome 2
  • ties to Introduction to Criminal Behavior, outcome 5
  • ties to Criminal Law, outcome 2, 3, and 4

*Please review the science requirements at your potential transfer institutions to determine which Physical Sciences option is best.

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