Criminal Justice
About 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.
Why ICC?
Independence Community College offers small class sizes that promote individualized attention from instructors. This personalized learning environment supports deeper understanding, improved retention, and a more engaging and effective educational experience.
- The ability to think critically about the cause and effect of criminal behavior
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ties to Introduction to Criminal Justice, outcome 3
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ties to Introduction to Criminal Behavior, outcome 1
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ties to Criminal Law, outcome 1
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- Provide students with an understanding of the criminal justice system, its agencies,
personnel, and historical foundation.
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ties to Introduction to Criminal Justice, outcome 1
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ties to Criminal Law, outcome 2
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- Prepare students to join the ranks of public servants in their communities.
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ties to Introduction to Criminal Justice, outcome 5
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ties to Criminal Law, outcome 6
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- 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
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ties to Introduction to Criminal Justice, outcome 5 and 6
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ties to Criminal Law, outcome 5 and 6
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- Give students a strong understanding of crime, the justice system, and other social
issues you’ll encounter in the professional field.
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ties to Introduction to Criminal Justice, outcome 2
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ties to Introduction to Criminal Behavior, outcome 5
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ties to Criminal Law, outcome 2, 3, and 4
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Explore the Degree Map to see how you can complete your degree in just two years.
Criminal justice is a large and growing career field. A Criminal Justice degree opens doors to diverse careers, including law enforcement, corrections, and security operations. Some common paths include police officer, FBI agent, forensic analyst, probation officer, and victim advocate. In law enforcement alone, more than half a million people are employed as police officers and sheriffs nationwide. Additional career opportunities can be found in fields of social work and legal services.