Program Information:
This program prepares students for entry into baccalaureate programs in criminal justice and allied fields. It builds a foundation for a career within the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections, and human services.
- This program is intended for students planning to earn a transfer degree in the field of criminal justice
- completion of this course of study provides students with a background in criminal justice (corrections, social work, counseling) sufficient to allow completion of a four-year degree in similar programs.
- Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
For Program Information Contact:
Social Sciences and Business at 217-786-2391 or 217-786-2414 or see a Student Success Coach.
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Recommended General Education Courses
Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.
| MAT 104 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| PHI 205 | Ethics: Morality and Contemporary Values | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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| POS 101 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
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| POS 201 | State and Local Government | 3 |
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| | Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| | Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| | Life Science Selection* | 3-4 |
| | Physical Science Selection | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28-29 |
*A minimum of seven (7) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum courses and must include one laboratory course.
Recommended Program Courses
| CRJ 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| CRJ 101 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRJ 114 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| CRJ 275 | Internship | 4 |
| | Program Course Selection | 3-4 |
| | Program Course Selection | 3-4 |
| | Program Course Selection | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23-25 |
Recommended Program Course Selections
Select three (3) courses that total at least ten (10) credit hours from the list below.
Total Credit Hours: 60-63