BS - Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice requires a student to earn 42 credits in 14 core courses and a total of 120 credits of coursework.
Graduates with criminal justice degrees enjoy a wide range of career choices with great opportunities for lifelong advancement. This program is designed to open opportunities and positions of leadership to those desiring to work within the field of security, law enforcement, criminal justice, and homeland security.
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.
Courses are offered in the classroom setting and online.
Students graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice degree should be able to:
- Evidence an understanding of justice administration and crime prevention.
- Demonstrate how to communicate a compelling message of hope in Christ to anyone affected by crime.
- Work effectively with all persons appreciating their value and diverse background.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and 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 college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program.
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 120 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.
Criminal Justice (BS) - Program of Study
Prerequisite Courses
CRJ-181 Introduction to Criminal Justice must be completed before starting the core program. This requirement is waived for students with relevant work experience or for students with an associate’s degree in criminal justice earned at a regionally accredited college or university.
| CRJ-181 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
Core Courses
