School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security

Certificate in Public Safety
This certificate is aimed at the non-degree student who is interested in obtaining collegiate experience in the law enforcement field.

Requirements:
  1. Students must meet the regular Indiana University admission requirements.
  2. Public Safety Certificate: Students must complete 15 credit hours in public safety with a grade of C- or higher in each course.
  3. The following courses are required of all students seeking a certificate in public safety:
  • CJHS-J 101 American Criminal Justice System
  • CJHS-J 210 Introduction to Law Enforcement
  • CJHS-J 320 Substantive Criminal Law
  • CJHS-J 310 Criminal Investigation –or– CJSH-J 312 Introduction to Criminalistics
  • CJHS-J 410 Critical Issues in Policing
For many, one of these certificates will be beginning of further study leading to the B.S.C.J. Those interested in continuing their studies at IU Kokomo will find that their certificate hours will apply toward course requirements for this degree.

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