Overview of the Online Certificate in Criminal Justice Program
The Indiana Wesleyan University Criminal Justice certificate program affords students the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge in the field of criminal justice. In addition to an overview of criminology, criminal justice and the psychology of personality, this program provides specific emphasis on alcohol, drug and other substance abuse education and corrections in a way that only a Christian university can. These emphases can be of great benefit to people in social services, security management, many types of compassionate ministries, and other professions and services. The certificate itself serves as documentation of this accomplishment, as does the transcript notation.
Now is the perfect time to earn your Criminal Justice certificate online or in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Completion of a certificate program can serve as a signal to prospective employers that you are a person with the drive and determination to excel. Not only will the course of study enhance your knowledge of criminal justice, but earning the certification also will distinguish you from others in your workplace or employment market. Students completing the onsite or online Criminal Justice certification can acquire a valuable competitive advantage in this field.
The Criminal Justice undergraduate certificate program is available online and at various locations in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio to students currently in Associate and Bachelor's programs, and also to students who are registered as unclassified. Degree-seeking students must earn at least nine of the 15 certificate credit hours at IWU. Unclassified students must complete all 15 credit hours through IWU to be eligible for the certificate.
TUITION
15 Total
Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.
FINANCIAL AID
This program does NOT qualify for Financial Aid on its own, only when packaged with a degree seeking program.
COURSES
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence.
5 Core Courses
Any five (5) Criminal Justice courses (CRJ) approved by the School of Service and Leadership. (For the purpose of fulfilling the Criminal Justice certificate requirements, the following courses are accepted as CRJ courses: ADC-210, PSY-250, and PHE-365)
CRJ-181,CRJ-202,CRJ-230,CRJ-463,CRJ-464
REQUIREMENTS
Click on each section to expand the different requirements for this program. If you have any questions about the admissions process, feel free to contact one of our admissions representatives at 1-866-498-4968.
- Accepted as a regular degree seeking student or as an unclassified student
- Unclassified student requires proof of high school graduation
- Unclassified student requires proof of high school graduation
Completion Requirements
- 15 credit hours from the selected courses in the specified certificate area
- Nine of the credits must be earned at IWU for degree seeking students
- Minimum grade of "C" in each course
START DATES
Below are the program locations, upcoming dates, and meeting times for this program. This list is updated regularly as new classes are added.
Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools www.ncahlc.org, 312-263-0456. IWU is also a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, www.cccu.org, 202-546-8713.
*Effective 07-01-2021 through 06-30-2022