CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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Serve Justice
Delivering fair and balanced criminal justice relies on a mix of passion and expertise. At Indiana Wesleyan University, your passion meets the most current criminal justice theory and hands-on approach to areas such as law enforcement, corrections, and justice administration. Choose from programs at the certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s levels.
Certificates
Serve the balance of justice through your career. Learn the fundamentals of criminal justice, including policing, forensics, courts, and cybercrime, with a specialized focus on alcohol and drug education and corrections. Prepare to serve justice at a number of entry points to this field through course studies in:
- Ethical issues in criminal justice
- Criminal justice research
- Criminology
Associate Programs
Make an impact on the balance of justice. Examine the criminal justice system, including processes and procedures within the courts, policing, and corrections. Prepare to serve in a number of criminal justice settings such as law enforcement, private security, and corrections through course studies in:
- Criminal justice research
- Criminal law
- Corrections
Bachelor's Programs
Answer the call to serve justice, and make a difference for those impacted by criminal behavior and activity. Explore criminal justice from a number of angles, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, supported by specialized studies in forensics, constitutional law, research methods and analysis in criminal justice, and more. Prepare to serve justice in a number of career settings such as crime analytics, law enforcement, victims advocacy, and corrections through course studies in:
- Forensics
- Victimology
- Restorative justice
Master's Programs
Take the lead in shaping the landscape of criminal justice through public policymaking, high-level organizational change, and more. Gain dual expertise across public administration and criminal justice in criminal justice policy, criminal justice administration, public policy processes, organizational theory within public organizations, and more. Prepare to serve policymaking that aims for the public good within criminal justice and public administration, among others through course studies in:
- Ethical leadership
- Organizational management
- Public policy strategy
WHY IWU?
From our deep roots in education meaningfully enriched by a faith-filled approach to learning and achievement to our commitment to sending servant leaders into the world to succeed through service – we exist to make a difference through our students.
CHRIST-CENTERED
Jesus Christ is at the heart of Indiana Wesleyan University. In all we do we seek to serve and glorify God.
INNOVATIVE
IWU has the people, resources, and visionary leadership to take advantage of opportunities created by our fast-changing world.
PIONEERING
Since 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University has been providing quality, Christian education to residential and commuter students.
COMPREHENSIVE
Throughout a student’s entire educational journey, IWU is poised to offer support in countless ways.
EXCELLENCE
Scholarship at IWU is more than distinguished academics; it is the high quality of work that is expected from students and faculty.
I enjoyed my time at IWU so much. I got to work with classmates who shared more than a classroom – we shared a deep respect and solid trust.
Mitchell McKinney – B.S. Criminal Justice
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
If you’re ready to commit to your purpose through a degree at IWU, request more information by filling out the form on this page and we will be in touch!
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