Indiana Wesleyan University's Associate of Science with a major in Criminal Justice degree program is offered in an online format, and may also be offered onsite at locations in Indiana and Kentucky. The program consists of 60 credit hours of coursework, including both criminal justice and liberal arts courses. This program focuses on communication skills and the problems facing criminal justice officials. Graduates of this program are eligible to pursue a Bachelor of Science with a major in Criminal Justice.
This program provides a fundamental basis for students desiring to continue their education at IWU to complete a bachelor's degree in this discipline. The courses contained in this associate program will satisfy 24 hours out of the 30 general education hours required at the bachelor level and will also apply toward the 120 hour degree requirement.
If you have not yet obtained your Associate degree but already have 36 to 59 credit hours of previous college coursework, IWU's unique Bridge program can allow you to immediately start working towards your Bachelor's degree. Please contact your Program Representative at 866-498-4968 for more information.
"I became an officer because I'm a person who likes working with people. And that's the same reason why I enjoyed my time at Indiana Wesleyan so much. I got to work with classmates who shared more than a classroom; we shared deep respect and solid trust."
Below are the lists of requirements for the AS in Criminal Justice program. Click on each link to expand the requirements. If you have any questions about the admissions process, feel free to contact one of our admissions representatives at 1-866-498-4968.
Proof of high school graduation or GED certificate.
Completion of the 60 credit hour core.
Completion of all required core courses with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Completion of ENG 140 and ENG 141 with a minimum grade of C in each course.
Students must receive a passing grade in GEN 104 and GEN 105 before moving on to the next course.
To be considered for admission to the Associate of Science with a major in Criminal Justice degree program, complete each of the following steps. For more information, call 866-498-4968 to speak with a Program Representative.
Below are the program locations, upcoming dates, and meeting times for the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program. This list is updated regularly as new classes are added.