OGLESBY – Short-term criminal justice certificates in social justice, criminology and forensic science begin this fall at Illinois Valley Community College. The 21-credit social justice certificate is for students interested in racial disparity, unequal representation, government control and an imbalanced criminal justice system. Courses in African American History, Women Through Culture and Centuries, Police Community Relations and Social Problems are included.
The 21-credit criminology certificate is for students interested in sociology, psychology and exploration of the criminal mind to examine “what makes a person commit a crime,” said Kevin Hermes, criminal justice program coordinator.
Forensic Science is for students interested in the physical sciences and criminal investigation. The 20-credit certificate includes chemistry and biology courses.
“For most, these certificates can be completed in one year on a part-time basis,” said criminal justice program coordinator Kevin Hermes. “Each offer a short-term credential that can be the beginning of a rewarding career.”
A new, 18-credit criminal justice certificate offers “a general track for students seeking a broad perspective in the field, rather than a specific course of study,” Hermes said.
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