Iowa Central Community College | AS in Criminal Justice
Iowa Central Community College's Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program gives students a chance to learn about the criminal justice system as well as homeland security. Keep reading to learn more about this online degree program.
Official Program Name:
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
School Offering Program:
Iowa Central Community College
Program Prerequisites:
Before enrolling in an Iowa Central Community College program, students must have already earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have additional requirements.
Program Description:
Iowa Central Community College's Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program could be completed in less than two years. Through a course on the online learning experience, students are able to learn about the online learning environment as well as time management skills and good study habits. Students will have the chance to take general education courses in biology, computer science, composition, history, math, politics, psychology, and public speaking. Additionally, this program is designed to include courses on patrol procedures, corrections, constitutional law, criminal and forensic investigations, cybercrime, criminology, terrorism response, and homeland security. The program's courses are taught by professors who have real world experience in the law enforcement field.
Learning Format:
Online
Financial Aid:
Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of loans, scholarships or grant. Contact Iowa Central Community College for more information.
Tuition, Financial Aid & Start Dates
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Required Courses for an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice:
Program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Iowa Central Community College to verify the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
- BIO 102: Introductory Biology
- CRJ 100: Intro to Criminal Justice
- CRJ 110: Patrol Procedures
- CRJ 120: Intro to Corrections
- CRJ 132: Constitutional Law
- CRJ 133: Constitutional Criminal Procedure
- CRJ 141: Criminal Investigation
- CRJ 160: Intro to Forensic Investigation
- CRJ 170: Overview of Cybercrime
- CRJ 200: Criminology
- CRJ 206: Terrorism Response
- CRJ 300: Perspectives of Homeland Security
- CSC 110: Intro to Computers
- ENG 105: Composition I
- ENG 106: Composition II
- HIS 151: U.S. History to 1877
- MAT 111: Math for Liberal Arts
- PHI 145: Intro to Ethical Conflict
- POL 111: American National Government
- PSY 111: Intro to Psychology
- SDV 118: The Online Experience
- SPC 112: Public Speaking
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Furthering Your Education:
After successfully earning the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Iowa Central Community College, students could choose to continue their studies and pursue a related bachelor's degree. Earning an advanced degree might prepare them to pursue advanced positions with increased responsibilities.
Bachelor's degrees include, but are not limited to:
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Criminal Justice
Career Paths:
Graduates of Iowa Central Community College's Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program could be able to pursue entry-level positions in the criminal justice field. They might seek work in corrections facilities, security offices, or other law enforcement departments.
Positions students might be able to pursue include:
- Police Officer
- Security Guard
- Corrections Officer
