Criminal Justice (AS) - Mission and Outcomes

The mission of the Criminal Justice Associate degree program is to prepare students for an entry-level position or increased responsibility in law enforcement, court services, corrections, or private security. In addition, the program will prepare students wishing to pursue a bachelor degree in criminal justice.

Students graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University with an Associate of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice degree should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of decision-making from a Christian worldview;
• Have an academic foundation for the completion of a criminal justice-related baccalaureate degree;
• Develop a knowledge base that demonstrates exposure to liberal arts instruction;
• Possess a solid cognitive understanding of the criminal justice field and a grasp of the practical, career-oriented applications of such knowledge.