Criminal Justice, Diploma

Campus: Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott Community Colleges

A commitment to public safety, well-being, and individual rights are the foundations of a career in criminal justice.

The diploma award in Criminal Justice has been designed to provide a foundational education that expands an exploration and skills in criminal justice, the dynamics of crime and society, government, the social sciences, and liberal arts/humanities. Educational credentials vary greatly among different departments and agencies. The award of a diploma is likely to improve prospects to gain entry-level positions in criminal justice professions.

Plan of Study

Term 1

CRJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 101 - Ethics in Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 120 - Introduction to Corrections Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 233 - Probation, Parole, Community-Based Corrections Credit(s): 3.00
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3.00
WBL 109 - Exploring Careers: Government and Criminal Justice Credit(s): 1.00 - 3.00 (1.00 Credit for this term)

Term Total: 16.00 Credits

Term 2

ASL 141 - American Sign Language I Credit(s): 4.00 OR
FLS 141 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 4.00
CRJ 200 - Criminology Credit(s): 3.00 OR
SOC 240 - Criminology Credit(s): 3.00
CRJ 201 - Juvenile Delinquency Credit(s): 3.00 OR
SOC 230 - Juvenile Delinquency Credit(s): 3.00
ENG 105 - Composition I Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ENG 107 - Composition I: Technical Writing Credit(s): 3.00
SDV 174 - Critical and Creative Thinking Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 16.00 Credits

Criminal Justice, Diploma Total: 32.00 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730- 1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.