Criminal Justice

14 Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for leadership roles in local, state and federal law enforcement, probation, corrections, juvenile justice, and private companies providing security services. For those already working in the field, the degree is a sought-after credential that can lead to advancement. Program graduates may choose to continue their academic journey with a Master’s Degree or apply to law school.

Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex

The Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degree program is located at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex at IRSC, where the combination of criminal justice, fire science, emergency management, public administration, paralegal and human services education is essential in training students and emergency responders for coordinated responses to all types of emergencies.

Clubs and Honor Societies

Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society—activities focused on leadership, fellowship, scholarship and service Criminal Justice Club—enhanced classroom learning through active participation for students, their classmates and the community Pre-Law Pioneers—connections for students to the local legal community and guidance through the law school admissions process

Admissions Requirements

A.A. or A.S. Degree with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA; A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice Technology is preferred. See irsc.edu for required prerequisite courses.

GLOBA L

Students may choose to complete their entire Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice online. Note: each online course requires at least one proctored exam.

Hands-On Learning:

Institute for Cold Case Investigation

The Institute for Cold Case Investigation (ICCI) is an applied-learning initiative that gives students enrolled in the IRSC Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degree program real-world experience as they work with local law enforcement agencies toward resolutions on open, unsolved criminal investigations. The Institute is the first of its kind for a college or university in Florida and the only higher-education-led cold case investigation institute in the southeastern United States.

2018

the year IRSC established the Institute for Cold Case Investigation

15-40

average number of students enrolled in a typical course

5

CrimeCon appearances by members of the Criminal Justice Team

15