YOUR DOOR TO THE FUTURE

CRIMINAL JUSTICEThink you may be interested in pursuing a career in law, law enforcement,

corrections, or security? Explore your options in the Criminal Justice and Law program! You’ll be exposed to many aspects of the legal process, from a suspect

being questioned, to trial, to incarceration. In the Criminal Investigations unit, you’ll study evidence collection, interview techniques, and proper documentation. Classes

incorporate physical fitness training and defensive tactics, and involve numerous guest speakers and field trips.

Year A First-year students survey the field of criminal justice, discussing the history, role, development, philosophy, and Constitutional aspects of the system. They are also introduced to the basic functions of a police o�cer, including o�cer-initiated activity, standard report writing, and standards of proof.

Vincennes University Dual College Credits:LAWE 101 Basic Police Operations 3 creditsLAWE 100 Survey of Criminal Justice 3 credits

When You Finish After completing this program, students continue programs that will prepare them for careers in law, law enforcement, corrections, or a security profession.

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Potential Careers - Criminal Justice

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Lawyer Paralegal Judge

Law Clerk Corrections O�cer Security Manager

Court Reporter Legal Secretary Police O�cer

$69,040Criminal Investigator

$45,170Probation O�cer

$114,270

$34,160

$36,910

$45,560

$33,210

$38,440

$111,710

$70,740

$51,960

Year B Second-year coursework includes Ethics and Professionalism, which will guide students to understand the culture within the criminal justice system, including communication exercises, scenario-based learning, and physical exercises. A unit on Criminal Minds and Deviant Behavior introduces the student to the phenomena of crime and delinquency, and addresses the role of law enforcement in prevention and control of deviant behavior.

Vincennes University Dual College Credits:LAWE 145 Ethics and Professionalism in Criminal Justice 3 credits LAWE 150 Criminal Minds and Deviant Behavior 3 credits

This course is taught by an

active duty police officer.

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