Associate Degree
The Associate of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice consists of 62 credits of coursework, which includes both criminal justice and liberal arts curricula. The program design requires the student to complete all 62 hours with Indiana Wesleyan University. Therefore, transfer of credits is not an option at the associate level.
This degree is designed specifically to prepare working adults to enter or to advance in the fields of criminal justice and homeland security.
The courses in the program relate theory to practice. Most courses are three credit hours each. Each course is a required component of the program (core).
The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum as necessary.
The same courses offered in the classroom setting are also offered via the Internet. Details are available at Online-Delivery.
The mission of the Criminal Justice Associate degree program is to prepare students for an entry-level position or increased responsibility in law enforcement, court services, corrections, or private security. In addition, the program will prepare students wishing to pursue a bachelor degree in criminal justice.
Students graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University with an Associate of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice degree should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of decision-making from a Christian worldview;
- Have an academic foundation for the completion of a criminal justice-related baccalaureate degree;
- Develop a knowledge base that demonstrates exposure to liberal arts instruction;
- Possess a solid cognitive understanding of the criminal justice field and a grasp of the practical, career-oriented applications of such knowledge.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for the associate degree programs are as follows:
- Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
- A minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience beyond high school.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with an associate degree the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of the core requirements.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- A minimum of “C” (2.0) must be achieved in ENG-140, ENG-141, and MAT-109. Failure to achieve a “C” in any of these courses will require repeating the course until a “C” is achieved before the student may continue with the core. (The “repeated courses” policy as found in the Academic Information section does not apply in this case.)
- Payment of all tuition and fees in order to receive a diploma.
