The Associate degree program in Criminal Justice offered at the ITT Technical Institutes teaches fundamentals of the criminal justice system and criminal justice skills. The program offers a foundation in criminal law, legal procedures, criminal evidence and criminology. Areas of study include law enforcement, the courts and corrections. Graduates of this program may pursue career opportunities in a variety of entry-level positions involving law enforcement, community corrections, private investigation and security.
Based on the typical class schedule of a full-time student, this program of study is 8 quarters in length. A typical class session lasts approximately four to five hours. Class sessions are generally available in the morning, afternoon and evening, depending on student enrollment. A number of courses in this program of study may be taught online over the Internet rather than in residence at the ITT Technical Institute. Please refer to the Program Outline and Online Course Information section of the specific ITT Technical Institute's school catalog for specific information regarding the courses in the program that may be taught online. This program leads to an associate degree. |
Each ITT Technical Institute is either authorized or licensed by the state in which it is located and is accredited by or in the process of seeking accreditation from an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All ITT Technical Institutes (except in some instances the most recently opened institutes) are eligible to participate in the federal student financial aid programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and as administered by the U.S. Department of Education. |
