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Criminal Justice Transfer Program
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The increasing importance of higher education for professionals in criminal justice is one of the most noteworthy trends in recent years in this challenging field. The associate in applied science degree offered by the Criminal Justice program prepares students for careers in state, county and local law enforcement, and entry-level corrections and private security positions.
Career opportunities in all areas of criminal justice are expected to increase greatly in the next decade. Society will need well-educated and well-prepared professionals to address future challenges asked of law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies. The College of DuPage Criminal Justice program prepares students to enter or advance in this important field.
Critical to career success in criminal justice are excellent communication skills and an understanding of human behavior and motivation. Students must understand criminal law and procedure and the role of the professional in applying law in the important daily decisions that are part of this field. This degree requires students to incorporate studies in written and oral communication, social and behavioral sciences, and specialized courses in constitutional law, criminal procedure and investigation, and other areas of criminal justice.
Christine Monnier, coordinator
IC 3005A
(630) 942-2438
Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division
IC 1028
(630) 942-2495
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• Criminal Justice, Associate in Applied Science
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Criminal Justice, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
Certificate
• Criminal Justice
• Homeland Security
Information on the certificates listed above can be found on the following file:
[Certificate, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone Christine Monnier, coordinator IC 3005A (630) 942-2438 Shaheen Chowdhury IC 3045D (630) 942-2503 Theodore Darden IC 2014B (630) 942-2989 Deborah Klein IC 3073B (630) 942-3019 Eric R. Thompson IC 2039C (630) 942-3360
If you are unable to contact a faculty adviser, messages may be left with the Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division, IC 1028, (630) 942-2495.
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