Harrison College - formerly Indiana Business College
After more than 100 years, we realized it was time for a new name. Sure, we started in Indiana as a business college, but now we're so much more. And our students deserve a name that reflects all five fields of study and our growth beyond Indiana's borders. While our name has changed, we assure you our dedication to excellence in the classroom and our commitment to individualized attention for each student will not change.
Please come in and see all the opportunities awaiting you at Harrison College.
Why choose Harrison College?
Harrison College is a nationally accredited college that has over 75,000 graduates. We have eleven physical campuses throughout Indiana and a new campus in Columbus, OH. Plus, convenient online programs for our students all across the country. Nearly 93% of them receive some form of financial aid each year.
We provide a range of career-focused degree opportunities and one-on-one support to help our graduates find success in career fields they love. Within the first year or sooner, 90% of Harrison College grads obtain employment or enroll for additional higher education in their field of study.
Plus, we offer our graduates Lifetime Employment Assistance.
Harrison College Online
An online education can offer opportunities for students to pursue their educational objectives when attending school in a traditional classroom is not practical or possible. With Indiana Business College's online education, a quality education is now available when and where it is convenient for you. With Harrison College Online, you can complete 100 percent of your education from the comfort of your own home, workplace or wherever there is internet access. All you need is a computer, a phone connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP), and you can earn a degree in as little as 18 months!
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice (Online)
This program provides students with a broad spectrum of coursework in corrections, law enforcement, courts, and investigation. The program is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the criminal justice field in both the public and private sector. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can pursue entry-level positions with local or state law enforcement agencies, the federal government, insurance companies, correctional facilities and private security services.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Online)
The mission of this program is to provide students with a systems perspective of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts and corrections. The program is designed to produce graduates who are able to utilize their systems perspective of all relevant aspects of the criminal justice system to create appropriate professional decision making at all levels of criminal justice. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can pursue entry-level positions with local and regional law enforcement, correctional agencies and other criminal justice organizations with eventual advancement to state and federal positions in all aspects of criminal justice.
The major competencies of the criminal justice bachelor degree graduate include knowledge of the criminal justice system and the law, the theoretical causes of criminality, the methods of criminal justice policy research, as well as aspects of professionalism and ethics for criminal justice practitioners. The program has been developed as a completion program for students who have graduated from an accredited associate degree program in criminal justice or a related area, or who have earned equivalent college credit. Additional coursework may be required in order to meet the prerequisites of the courses included in the criminal justice bachelor's degree program.
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal (Online)
This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a legal assistant or paralegal. Career opportunities would include employment by an individual or institution performing legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Students develop professional competence and the specialized skills necessary to effectively communicate and solve issues under the supervision of an attorney. The program prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigation, record-keeping and review, and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney. This includes instruction in legal research, drafting discovery and other legal documents, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations. Graduates of the program can pursue entry-level positions in the public and private sector and contribute to the advancement of the legal profession. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as provided by law.
Accreditation
Harrison College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award associate of applied science degrees and bachelor of applied science degrees.