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Criminology and Criminal Justice
BACHELOR DEGREE-COMPLETION PROGRAM
COURSES
The criminology and criminal justice bachelor degree-completion program typically includes 62-70 credit hours. Specific courses and credit required vary, depending on coursework transferred. To determine availability of a course for a particular semester, refer to the class schedule.
CRIM 200 Criminology
CRIM 200 Criminology—3 credits.
A consideration of criminality, its nature and extent, particularly in the United States; and an analysis of the etiology of criminal behavior, criminal law, and societal reactions to criminals.
Delivery: Internet
Note: CRIM 200 is typically not required if the student earned an A.S. in criminal justice (all specialties) from Ivy Tech; an A.S. in law enforcement or corrections from Vincennes University; or an A.S. in a similar major from a regionally accredited institution.
CRIM 210 Introduction to Corrections
CRIM 210 Introduction to Corrections—3 credits.
An introduction to the field of corrections and a survey of the philosophies and practices relevant to processing the convicted offender through the several methods developed to change the offender from a law-violating person to a law-conforming person.
Delivery: Internet
CRIM 220 Introduction to Law Enforcement
CRIM 220 Introduction to Law Enforcement—3 credits.
Philosophical and historical background of law enforcement at the federal, state, county, city, and village levels. An introduction to contemporary police organizations and methods of operation.
Delivery: Internet
Note: CRIM 220 is typically not required if the student earned an A.S. in criminal justice with a specialty in law enforcement from Ivy Tech; an A.S. in law enforcement from Vincennes University; or an A.S. in law enforcement from a regionally accredited institution.
CRIM 230 Introduction to the Court Systems
CRIM 230 Introduction to the Court Systems—3 credits.
This course provides an examination of the American criminal court system. Topics covered include interaction of the courts with other agencies in the criminal justice system, organization of the court system, various personnel and their roles in the court system, progress of a criminal prosecution from charging to appeal, and the juvenile court system.
Delivery: Internet
CRIM 396 Introduction to Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CRIM 396 Introduction to Research Methods in Criminal Justice—3 credits.
A survey of current research methods relating to all aspects of the criminal justice system.
Delivery: Internet
CRIM 420 Criminal Law and Procedure I
CRIM 420 Criminal Law and Procedure I—3 credits.
An analysis of the history and development of the criminal law as a system of social control; the scope, purpose, and general principles of criminal law; and the essential characteristics of various crimes.
Delivery: Internet
CRIM 427 Dynamics of Criminal and Delinquent Behavior
CRIM 427 Dynamics of Criminal and Delinquent Behavior—3 credits.
The theoretical study of crime causation and prevention, crime typologies, and their practical application to the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Delivery: Internet
CRIM 440 Ethics in Criminal Justice
CRIM 440 Ethics in Criminal Justice—3 credits.
A study of ethics, crime, and the criminal justice system. This course explores a variety of theoretical perspectives relative to the study of ethical behavior and then applies this discussion to the practice of law enforcement and corrections.
Delivery: Internet
CRIM 498 Internship in Criminology
CRIM 498 Internship in Criminology—3-6 credits (Students should enroll for 3 credits.)
Placement in any one of several settings, such as law enforcement, courts, or correctional institutions, in accordance with the interests of the student and recommendation of the faculty. Prerequisites: senior standing or consent of instructor.
Delivery: Internet
DIRECTED ELECTIVES
Six (6) credits as approved by a faculty advisor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
CONCENTRATION (9 CREDITS)
All students must choose one of the following concentrations:
Corrections
Corrections Concentration
Select 9 credits from:
- CRIM 315 Techniques of Criminal Justice Interviewing—3 credits
- CRIM 316 Correctional Reports and Records—3 credits
- CRIM 416 Symposium on Criminology—1-3 credits (corrections approved topic area)
- CRIM 423 Juvenile Delinquency—3 credits
- CRIM 430 Correctional Institutions—3 credits
- CRIM 431 Community-Based Corrections—3 credits
Forensic Investigations
Forensic Investigations Concentration
Select 9 credits from:
- BIO 250 Forensic Biology—3 credits
- CRIM 315 Techniques of Criminal Justice Interviewing—3 credits
- CRIM 385 Introduction to Criminalistics—3 credits
- CRIM 416 Symposium on Criminology—1-3 credits (forensic investigations approved topic area)
- CRIM 421 Criminal Law and Procedure II—3 credits
- CRIM 432 The Law on Evidence—3 credits
- CRIM 435 Criminal Investigation—3 credits
Law and Administration
Law and Administration Concentration
Select 9 credits from:
- CRIM 280 Law of Criminal Justice—3 credits
- CRIM 315 Techniques of Criminal Justice Interviewing—3 credits
- CRIM 416 Symposium on Criminology—1-3 credits (law and administration approved topic area)
- CRIM 421 Criminal Law and Procedure II—3 credits
- CRIM 423 Juvenile Delinquency—3 credits
- CRIM 432 The Law on Evidence—3 credits
Law Enforcement and Evidence
Law Enforcement and Evidence Concentration
Select 9 credits from:
- BIO 250 or CRIM 250 Forensic Biology—3 credits
- CRIM 303 Crime Prevention—3 credits
- CRIM 315 Techniques of Criminal Justice Interviewing—3 credits
- CRIM 321 Case Studies in Police Service—3 credits
- CRIM 323 Police-Community Relations—3 credits
- CRIM 385 Introduction to Criminalistics—3 credits
- CRIM 407 Police Organization and Administration—3 credits
- CRIM 416 Symposium on Criminology—1-3 credits (law enforcement approved topic area)
- CRIM 432 The Law on Evidence—3 credits
- CRIM 435 Criminal Investigation—3 credits
ADDITIONAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Courses to satisfy the University's Foundational Studies requirements
- Fulfillment of University graduation requirements, including 50 credits of upper division (300-400 level) coursework
- At least 21 of the 39 credits of criminology and criminal justice courses in the major must be completed at Indiana State University.
Distance Education Students Residing Outside of Indiana: Each of the states has its own approval processes for out-of-state institutions offering distance education. While Indiana State University endeavors to offer all of its programs to as wide an audience as possible, all ISU distance education programs may not be available in all states.
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.
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