Students earn an Associate in Arts and Science Degree by completing 64 semester hours in this program. Students either plan to pursue careers in institutional corrections or transfer to a four-year degree institution and pursue a career in community-based corrections as probation or parole officers. Core courses include Introduction to Corrections, Juvenile Delinquency, and Criminal Law.
Program Information:
This course of study is designed for men and women who are working in public service positions that involve corrections responsibilities and those intending to develop a career in the criminal justice field. The program of study may prepare the student for employment in some areas of the field; however, many of the employment opportunities in the criminal justice field require a four-year degree. Students desiring to transfer should work very closely with their advisors.
Admission to the Program:
Students must complete basic skills placement testing before admission into this program. Students enrolled in the Arts and Science degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements in addition to requirements for the institution to which transfer is intended.
For more information, please call (309) 690-6863 for to be referred to an Advisor
Recommended Course Sequence:
Fall Semester 1:
CRJ 110; CRJ 118; SOC 110; ENGL 110; POLSC 119
Spring Semester 1:
CRJ 114; ENGL 111; COMM 110; PSY 110; Fine Arts; Electives
Fall Semester 2:
POLSC 115; Elective; Humanities; Life Science; Mathematics
Spring Semester 2:
CRJ 119 or CRJ 225; SOC 210; Humanities/Fine Arts; Mathematics; Physical Science
