Academics
Criminal Justice
This area of study is designed for students intending to prepare for a career in the criminal justice field. The area of study 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.
Degree
Associate in Arts (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| POLSC 115 | AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| PSY 110 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SOC 110 | AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS * | 3 | |
| LIFE SCIENCE/PHYSICAL SCIENCE * | 7 | |
| FINE ARTS * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| CRJ 110 | INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | 3 |
| CRJ 114 | INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS | 3 |
| CRJ 118 | JUVENILE DELINQUENCY | 3 |
| CRJ 130 | INTRODUCTION TO INVESTIGATION | 3 |
| CRJ 225 | CRIMINAL LAW | 3 |
| POLSC 119 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| SOC 210 | INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ELECTIVE ** | 3 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts Degree.
** Suggested electives: CRJ 111, 112, 121, 227, 230, 250.
This degree program is offered online. Please contact the Virtual Campus Office for more information. (309) 694-8888 or www.icc.edu/VirtualCampus.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CRJ 110; CRJ 118; SOC 110; ENGL 110; POLSC 119 |
| Spring Semester 1 | CRJ 114; ENGL 111; PSY 110; Fine Arts; CRJ 130 |
| Summer Semester | COMM 110 |
| Fall Semester 2 | POLSC 115; SOC 210; Humanities; Life Science; Elective |
| Spring Semester 2 | CRJ 225; Humanities/Fine Arts; Mathematics; Physical Science |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309) 694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training