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Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

If you feel a calling to help ensure law and order in your community, earning your BS in criminal justice can help you achieve your goal. With the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program at Indiana Wesleyan University, you can prepare for a wide variety of careers in law enforcement and corrections. Whether you want to work in law enforcement, court services, corrections, military, intelligence services, or the private sector, we can help you achieve your professional goals in a flexible, faith-based learning environment.

Why Pursue My Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice at IWU?

There are several benefits to pursuing your BS in criminal justice at IWU. We provide a full system of student services, from tech support to tutoring, to help you succeed in this program. Students learn from expert faculty who will become mentors in the faith, integrating classroom learning with biblical truths for a Christ-centered environment that encourages spiritual growth.

What Will I Learn in this BS in Criminal Justice Program?

This major in criminal justice is a residential program designed to equip students with practical experiences that build confidence and leadership skills. Students also learn from faculty with years of professional experience in a variety of criminal justice roles. BS in criminal justice courses span a comprehensive spectrum of topics, including corrections, policing, forensics, and more.

What Makes IWU Different?

Education Pioneer

IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.

Rooted in Christ

Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.

Superior Support

Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!

What You Will Study in This Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Coursework for this BS in criminal justice program covers how to:

  • Understand the critical thinking and procedural skills to perform criminal justice functions effectively
  • Communicate with diverse communities and individuals to seek positive outcomes
  • Understand criminal justice issues from a global perspective
  • Integrate biblical perspectives into a virtuous career in criminal justice

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After Graduation
Potential Careers

  • Corrections Officer
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Mental Health Social Worker
  • Police Officer
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher


Work in Various Industries

  • Industry

Program Requirements

Associate Degree

  1. Completion of 62 semester hours (some majors may have additional hours to meet the requirement).
  2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  3. Completion of at least 24 semester hours in the major area with a GPA of 2.0 or higher; major requirements as prescribed by each department must be met.
  4. Completion of general education requirements. If a student chooses to have multiple majors, the degree designation is based upon the first major.

Bachelor’s Degree

  1. Completion of at least 124 semester hours (some majors may have additional hours to meet the requirement).
  2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  3. Completion of the designated semester hours in the major area with a major GPA of 2.25 or higher or as required by the major. Additional requirements as prescribed by each department must also be met.
  4. Completion of general education requirements. If a student chooses to have multiple majors, the degree designation is based upon the first major.
  • Completion of 124 semester hours; however, some majors may result in the student earning greater than 124 credit hours by graduation.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Completion of the designated semester hours in the major area with a GPA of 2.25 or higher as required by the major. Additional requirements as prescribed by each department must also be met.
  • Completion of all general education requirements

Attendance at graduation exercises is expected. Please notify Registration and Academic Services if you need to graduate “in absentia” and will not be present for the ceremony.

Students may receive one degree only per commencement. A student who is enrolled in two majors with different degrees may select which major is considered the first major so that the appropriate degree will be awarded at the ceremony. Students meeting requirements for more than one degree must apply for and participate in two different ceremonies. Any university-approved dual degree program is an exception to this policy.

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Accreditation

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.

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