Based on Ivy Tech's faculty credentialing standards, faculty members should possess a Master's degree in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field. In cases where faculty hold a bachelor’s degree, they must also have substantial professional experience in the criminal justice field, which includes areas such as law enforcement, corrections, or legal services. This ensures that faculty have both the academic foundation and real-world expertise necessary to effectively teach the curriculum. Additionally, faculty are expected to engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with evolving practices and trends within the criminal justice system.
Make a tangible impact on your community by studying and working in criminal justice. In the Ivy Tech Criminal Justice program, students can focus on the area of study that most aligns with their goals:
The Criminal Justice program gives students the opportunity to work and learn from professionals and scholars in the field to prepare for careers or transfer to a four year institution. Fields include Private and Business Security, Law Enforcement, Investigation, Court Services, Corrections, Probation, and Parole at the local, state, and federal level.
Criminal Justice instructors at Ivy Tech have real-world experience and are professionals in their fields. You may experience crime labs, court rooms, probation, community corrections, correctional facilities, jails, drug courts, investigative techniques that include physical evidence, psychological profiles, and cyber forensics as well as private and business security.
A Technical Certificate (TC) in Criminal Justice requires completion of 30 credit hours. Displayed pricing is based on full-time enrollment. For details about the Ivy Plus banded tuition model, please go to: https://www.ivytech.edu/tuition-aid/ivy-tuition-textbooks-initiative/
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Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates >>