Ivy Tech Community College · School of Public Affairs & Social Services
Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science
Overview
A 60-credit-hour Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, described by the college as a career-ready associate degree, with focus areas such as law enforcement, corrections/probation and court services.
- Official program name
- Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science
- Awarded degree
- Associate of Applied Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Associate
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Associate track
- Applied, career-oriented associate degreeThe college describes the degree as career-oriented. Transfer of an applied degree is not assumed; check the college's articulation agreements and the receiving school's policy.Source: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree
- Tracks / concentrations
- Law enforcement · Corrections/probation · Court servicesSource: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- 60 credit hoursSource: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 4 semestersSource: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated 60-credit AAS in Criminal Justice listed on the college program page.
Program title names criminal justice; classes cover the history of criminal justice, law, and policing, courts and corrections.
Source: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Other
- The program page notes that availability varies by location and that not all program tracks are offered at each campus.Source: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Indiana residents, part-time (fewer than 12 credit hours)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $178.38 | per credit · Fall 2025 through SuCalculated tuition$10,702.80 = 60 credits × $178.38 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Out-of-state residents, part-time (fewer than 12 credit hours)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $348.97 | per credit · Fall 2025 through SuCalculated tuition$20,938.20 = 60 credits × $348.97 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Textbooks fee (Ivy+ eligible students)
- $18 per creditSource: ivytech.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- ivytech.edu/programs/all-academic-programs/school-of-public-affairs-social-services/criminal-justice — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- ivytech.edu/tuition-aid/tuition-fees/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
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