Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Anderson University prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Anderson University

9601 S. Union Road, Donaldson, IN

Anderson University is a nonprofit private institution located in Anderson, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Church of God affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Anderson University exceeds 2,600 yearly.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Anderson University. A score in a range of 910 to 1150 on the SAT, or 20 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 56% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 29% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $27,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,000. Students at Anderson University may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Anderson University Ravens participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.anderson.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Anderson University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).