Bachelor Degree

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice requires a student to earn 43 credits in 15 core courses and a total of 124 credits of coursework. Within the core, there is a concentration in Homeland Security.

With over 1200 occupational specialties available in law enforcement and homeland security, graduates with criminal justice degrees enjoy a wide range of career choices with great opportunities for lifelong advancement. As the world is increasingly beset by crime and terrorism, the need for highly trained leaders in the fields of criminal justice and homeland security has never been greater. This program is designed to open opportunities and positions of leadership to those desiring to make this world a safer and more secure place for their fellow citizens. This need is not likely to diminish in the foreseeable future, and undoubtedly will be a growing and secure employment market for decades to come.

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 BS degree program is to prepare those who desire to make this world a safer and more secure place for their fellow citizens for positions of leadership within the wide-ranging field of criminal justice.

Students graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice degree should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of decision-making from a Christian worldview;
• Be compassionate toward others, exhibit a caring attitude, and generally have an ability to understand the emotional needs of others;
• Understand the cultural diversity of American society and the impact of such diversity on the larger culture;
• Have a solid cognitive understanding of the enforcement field and a feel for the practical, career-oriented applications of such knowledge;
• Grasp the advantages of using technology and be able to apply such training;
• Communicate professionally and effectively in oral, written, and electronic modalities;
• Conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner;
• Demonstrate critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for bachelor degree programs are as follows:

• Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
• Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at regionally accredited colleges or universities or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
• Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program.
  • A maximum of 40 hours of credit may be earned through the assessed learning process toward the required 60.
• A minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience beyond high school.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a baccalaureate degree with a major in Criminal Justice from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:

• Completion of 124 semester hours.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
• Completion of 30 hours of general education as specified (General Education Requirements).
• Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.