Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Degree

Explore and understand the criminal justice system

At Indiana University Kokomo, a degree in criminal justice and homeland security offers students the best of both worlds. Here, you’ll receive a liberal arts education that encourages you to think critically about topics that affect your community and the world, while engaging in hands-on, experiential learning.

In our bachelor’s degree program, you’ll gain a broad understanding of the criminal justice system, with courses ranging from Correctional Law to Terrorism and Public Policy. You’ll learn to apply problem-solving skills to real-world issues experienced every day.

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security prepares you to work in law enforcement, corrections, victim advocacy, homeland security, emergency management, loss prevention and other fields – including public management. If you choose to continue your education, your degree will also prepare you for graduate studies in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology and law.

If the thought of a career in criminal justice and homeland security appeals to you, contact the Office of Admissions to learn how you can get started at IU Kokomo! You can also explore the classes you’ll take in our Degree Map!

Watch the Crime Lab Video with Audio Description

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The Transcript for the Crime Lab Video

Heavy drum driven blues beats begins playing. The video is made to mimic crime television show opening sequences.

Three images of students working in the crime lab filter onto the screen.

A white surface with blood splatter fills the screen along with the words, “The Crime Lab.”

A timer starts in the lower left-hand corner to look like security footage.

Two students work together in the lab wearing blue rubber gloves to analyze blood splatter.

A student analyzes a bullet in the lab as the words, “The ballistics expert” appear on the screen.

Two students work analyzing bullets in the lab.

A wall of fingerprints is shown along with the words, “The fingerprint analyst.”

A student practices taking fingerprints from another student.

A close-up shot of fingerprints.

A student looks into some crime lab equipment as the words, “The forensic science technician” appear on the screen.

The timer continues in the lower right-hand corner.

The crime lab director helps students analyze bones in the crime lab while the words, “The crime lab director” appears on the screen.

A close-up shot of students working with bones while wearing rubber gloves.

A student dusts for fingerprints in the crime lab while the words, “The crime scene investigator” appear on the screen.

Two students work together in the lab testing vehicle accident logistics.

The words, “The crime scene reenactment” appear on the screen.

An IU police cadet works with a student in the lab as the words, “The toxicologist” appear on the screen.

A close-up shot of the toxicology kit.

The words, “The Crime Lab” appear on the screen.

An illustration of a crime scene on a computer is shown.

The crime lab director works with a student in the lab.

The words, “Apply today” appear on the screen.

Indiana University Kokomo

Department of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security

Iuk.edu/CJHS

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