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Program Options
Degree, Certificate or Diploma
Locations
Job Outlook
Annual Openings: Regional: 50, State: 450, National: 52,900
Occupational Growth: Regional: 2.8%, State: 1.1%, National: 3%
Data is from the Omaha Metropolitans Area, and the seven counties in Southwest Iowa that Iowa
What will you do
This program prepares students for careers in Law Enforcement (Police, Deputy Sheriff, Trooper) and Correction Officer. Additionally, the program helps individuals move on to advanced training or gain additional skills to enhance their career. The CRJ program at IWCC will provide interested students in our region and surrounding area with the opportunity to pursue a field in public safety and/or advance their skills in public safety. The projection of employment in criminal justice is expected to grow 5% from 2019 to 2029 nationwide, faster than average for all occupations
Wages
Law enforcement: Regional: $52,585, State: $49,218, National: $62,980
Corrections Officer: Regional: $41,156, State: $40,686, National: $48,320
First Semester | ||||
| CRJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CRJ 111 - Police and Society | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SOC 250 - Sociology of Deviance | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CRJ 160 - Introduction to Forensic Investigation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SOC 240 - Criminology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 170 - Professional Communications | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 18.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 18.0 | ||||
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