CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Criminal Justice Pathway - Criminal Justice I & II is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the criminal justice field. Students will study the basic fundamentals of the criminal justice system and how they apply in today’s society. The program consists of hands-on activities while addressing the principles of Criminal Justice. This program covers the purposes, functions, and history of the three primary parts of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
Pathway Courses (NLPS)
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Principles of Criminal Justice — 7193
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Law Enforcement Fundamentals — 7191
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Corrections and Cultural Awareness — 7188
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Criminal Justice Capstone — 7231
Certifications
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Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Jail Officer Certification [Year 1 or 2]
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International Academies of Dispatch (IAED)Emergency Telecommunication Course (ETC) Certification [Year 2]
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National Incident Management (NIMS) Certification [Year 1 or 2]
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CPR Certification [Year 1 & 2]
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O.C. Chemical Spray (optional) [Year 1 or 2]
Dual Credits
Up to 15 hours of free dual college credits from Vincennes University, Project EXCEL
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CRIM 100 — Survey of Criminal Justice (3)
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CRIM 101 — Basic Police Operations (3)
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CRIM 145 — Ethics and Professionalism in Criminal Justice (3)
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CRIM 150 — Criminal Minds and Deviant Behavior (3)
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CRIM 282 — Indiana Jail Offficer Certification (3)