IRS Citizen Academy returns to Trine
October 10, 2024
Members of the IRS Special (Criminal) Investigations Unit returned to Trine University’s campus on Friday, Sept. 13, with most of them being “arrested.”
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Criminal Justice
Bachelor’s
Criminal justice: More than a career in law enforcement
At many universities, criminal justice often equates to basic police courses. The Bachelor of Science with a major in criminal justice at Trine University offers you a combination of theory and practical experience that prepares you for multiple careers throughout the three sections in the criminal justice system, or for law school.
While many of our graduates have successful careers in law enforcement, there is more to explore.
The degree: Preparation for all careers and levels
The Bachelor of Science with a major in criminal justice program teaches criminal law, psychology and the academic base needed to pursue a career in criminal justice or law school. Our major also has a strong psychology component. Trine currently is one of the only undergraduate programs in the U.S. to specialize in forensic and correctional psychology.
We offer criminal justice concentrations for criminal justice professional and psychology. These prepare you to start your career path right after graduation and move up the ranks quickly.
The experience: Learn from those working in the field
Our program is a mix of practical knowledge taught by current professionals in the field (lawyers, law enforcement officers - federal, state and local, corrections professionals and administrators) and theory.
The program also has a strong student-to-student support system, the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA). The ACJA has monthly meetings where professionals in the field speak and recruit, a mentoring program for underclassmen, a yearly symposium, and a handgun competition team that competes nationally.
The result: Knowledge and skills to succeed in law and enforcement
The criminal justice program provides you with:
- A broad base of knowledge about human behavior
- Knowledge in law, history, government and psychology to facilitate entry into advanced careers
- Experience in the day-to-day requirements of practitioners in their chosen fields through internships
- Understanding of ethical behavior patterns demanded in professional conduct
- Skills necessary for good citizenship
Additional Information
- US Marshal ServiceOpens in new window
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Opens in new window
- Allen County Coroner's OfficeOpens in new window
- Local police departmentOpens in new window
- State police departmentOpens in new window
- Indiana Department of CorrectionsOpens in new window
- Michigan Department of CorrectionsOpens in new window
- Behavioral / Mental Health Organizations - Northeastern CenterOpens in new window , Bowen Center,Opens in new window and Park CenterOpens in new window
- BrightpointOpens in new window (formerly known as Community Anti-Violence Alliance or CAVA)
- Mayer's Law Office, Angola, INOpens in new window
- Parkview Hospital Public Safety DepartmentOpens in new window
- Local prosecutor's officesOpens in new window
- Angola Fire DepartmentOpens in new window
- Angola Police DepartmentOpens in new window
- Marion Police DepartmentOpens in new window
- Branch County Day Treatment CenterOpens in new window
- Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATFE)Opens in new window
- Department of Natural Resources (DNR)Opens in new window
- Excise PoliceOpens in new window
- Steuben County Sheriff's Department, IndianaOpens in new window
- Elkhart County Sheriff's Department, IndianaOpens in new window
- LaGrange County Sheriff's Department, IndianaOpens in new window
- Drug and Alcohol Free Steuben CountyOpens in new window
- Probation Services - IndianaOpens in new window
- Probation Services - OhioOpens in new window
- Probation Services - MichiganOpens in new window
- U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services
Job opportunities abound in the criminal justice field - not just the traditional police, courts and corrections, but in all avenues of public and private sector.
- Conservation Officer DNR
- Case Manager Northeastern Center
- Allen County Juvenile Center
- Valparaiso Law School
- Avé Maria Law School
- IPFW MPA Program
- Ball State University Ph.D. Psychology
- Michigan and Indiana Department of Corrections
- Federal Law Enforcement—IRS, ATF, Secret Service, Marshals Service
- State and Local Law Enforcement—ISP, DNR, Excise, City and County Police Officers
- Department of Corrections (IN and MI), county jails and juvenile detention centers
- Behavioral and mental health agencies-Bowen Center, Northeastern Center, Madison Center
- Probation Departments—MI, OH and IN
- Private sector security and loss prevention
- Case Managers, counseling and substance abuse
- Department of Child Services - Case Manager
If you have long-term goals of an MSCJ, start with your bachelor degree and move directly
into the Master of Science with a major in criminal justice program with the Accelerated Dual Degree program. Learn more about the Accelerated Dual Degree path.
You can also round out your bachelor in criminal justice with a minor in any number of areas including psychology, pre-law, management, leadership, or communication.
Program Information
Degree
BS in Criminal Justice
Program Feature
Accelerated Dual Degree
Duration
120 hours
Level
Undergraduate
Campus Location
Angola, IN
School/College
Careers in Criminal Justice
I wanted to help others who were silently struggling and encourage my friends to stand up for themselves.
Area unsolved cases are getting new sets of eyes. Trine University recognized employees for their years of service during its annual fall kickoff, held Monday, Aug. 12, in the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts.
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