300 301 Department Criminal justice Chair: Dr. Morris R. Sterrett Location: Social Science Building, Room 218 Telephone Contact: Julie Jenkins 801-626-6146 Professors: L. Kay Gillespie, Michael D. Norman; Associate Professors: Michelle E. Heward, Paul H. Johnson, Morris R. Sterrett; Assistant Professors: James H. Gaskill, David R. Lynch, Robert D. Wadman I he Criminal Justice program provides students with a liberal education, while offering academic preparation through an expanded emphasis on criminal justice education. The program also offers a basis for graduate study and seeks to contribute significantly to the improvement of the quality of justice administration. Criminal justice agencies in the recent past have established advanced academic standards. Education is becoming a more meaningful factor in selection of law enforcement, corrections, and security personnel for initial employment, promotion, and administrative roles. The addition of a Criminal Justice Master's Degree program is pending. Contact the Criminal Justice Department for more information. Criminal Justice Major » Program Prerequisite: Complete the Criminal Justice AA/AS Degree requirements. » Minor: A minor or a double major is required. In lieu of a minor, a 21 hour emphasis may be selected in consultation with an advisor. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in all courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for these courses of 2.50 or higher. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation under General Requirements. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - a minimum of 45 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 18 of these are required within the major. Advisement All Criminal Justice students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6146 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for this program. General Education Refer to pages 35-40 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following course required for the Criminal Justice major will also satisfy general education requirements: CJ SS1010. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Core Courses Required (18 credit hours) CJ SS1010 Criminal Justice (3) CJ 1330 Criminal Law (3) CJ/Soclgy 3270 Criminology (3) CJ 3600 Criminal Justice Statistics (3) or Soclgy SI3600 or Psych SI3600 or Geront SI3600 CJ SI4980* CJ 4990* Social Statistics (3) Statistics in Psychology (3) Statistics in Gerontology (3) Research Methods (3) ..Senior Seminar (3) *Junior or Senior standing required. CONCENTRATIONS Select one concentration and complete all the courses listed. Law Enforcement (12 credit hours) CJ 1350 Scientific Investigation Principles (3) CJ 3020 Criminal Justice Management (3) CJ 4100 Laws of Arrest, Search, & Seizure (3) or CJ 4160 Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities (3) CJ 4700 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (3) or CJ 3040 Community Policing (3) Corrections (12 credit hours) CJ 3020 Criminal Justice Management (3) CJ 3060 Corrections in the Community (3) CJ DV3360 Prisons-Contemporary Issues & Dilemmas (3) CJ 3140 Corrections Law (3) Criminalistics (27/29 credit hours) CJ 1350 Scientific Investigation Principles (3) CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence (3) Zool 4300 Molecular Genetics (4) or Micro 4154 Microbial Genetics (4) or CLS 1112 Clinical Laboratory Practices II (3) Chem PS/SI1210-1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) CJ4110 Forensic Science I (4) CJ 4120 Forensic Science II (4) Criminal Law (12 credit hours) CJ 1350 Scientific Investigation Principles (3) CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence (3) CJ 4100 Laws of Arrest Search & Seizure (3) CJ 4160 Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities (3) SUPPORT COURSES Concentrations in law enforcement, corrections and criminal law must include 15 credit hours of the following support courses selected in consultation with a criminal Justice faculty advisor. Criminalistics concentration does not require support courses. CJ 1350 Scientific Investigation Principles (3) CJ2110 Intro to Security (3) CJ2330 Juvenile Justice (3) CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence (3) CJ 2360 Juvenile Law & Procedure (3) CJ 2810/4810 Experimental Courses (1-3) CJ 2860/4860 Field Experience (3-6) CJ 2890/4890 Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) CJ 2920/4920 Short Courses, Workshops (1-4) CJ 3020 Criminal Justice Management (3) CJ 3040 Community Policing (3) CJ 3060 Corrections in the Community (3) CJ 3110 Issues in Security & Loss Prevent (3) CJ 3130 Investigation of Computer Crime (3) CJ 3140 Corrections Law (3) CJ 3300 Victimology (3) CJ DV3360 Prison-Contemporary Issues & Dilemmas (3) CJ3400 Drugs & Crime (3) CJ 4060 Special Problems (3) CJ 4100 Laws of Arrest, Search & Seizure (3) CJ 4110 Forensic Science I (4) CJ 4120 Forensic Science II (4) CJ 4160 Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities (3) CJ 4200 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3) CJ 4700 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (3) CJ 4830 Directed Reading, Special Projects (1-3) CJ 4900 Current Issues in Criminal Justice (3) CJ 4950 Field Trips/Travel Study (1-6) Soclgy 3260 J uvenile Delinquency (3) Psych 3450 Abnormal Psychology (3) Supplemental Courses - These do not count toward major, minor or BIS. CJ 1070 Law Enforcement/Corrections Academy, Part I (3) CJ 1080 Law Enforcement/Corrections Academy, Part II (3) CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENTAL HONORS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 6 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Criminal Justice major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Honors credit in any CJ course numbered 2000 or above.* In addition, complete 3 hours in Directed Readings (CJ 4830) and 3 hours in Criminal Justice Seminar (CJ 4990). * Permission from the department chair must be received before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program.) BACHELOR OF INTEGRATED STUDIES » Program Prerequisite: Refer to Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS). » Credit Hour Requirements: 21 hours of Criminal Justice courses (CJ prefix) selected in consultation with an advisor and approved by the department chair. Thesis completion pursuant to BIS requirements. CRIMINAL JUSTICE » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for these courses of 2.50 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 21 credit hours in Criminal Justice courses (CJ prefix). Course Requirements for Minor Criminal Justice Courses Required (9 credit hours) CJ SS1010 Criminal Justice (3) CJ 1330 Criminal Law (3) CJ 3020 Criminal Justice Management (3) Criminal Justice Support Courses (12 credit hours) Select 12 additional credit hours from Criminal Justice (CJ prefix) courses. At least 9 credit hours must be upper division (numbered 3000 or higher). Criminal Justice » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for an associate degree (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for these courses of 2.50 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: 60 total hours are required, including at least 21 Criminal Justice courses (CJ prefix). Advisement All Criminal Justice students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6146 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for this program. General Education Refer to pages 36-40 for Associate Degree requirements. Course Requirements for A.S. or A.A. Degree Criminal Justice Courses Required (12 credit hours) CJ SS1010 Criminal Justice (3) CJ 1330 Criminal Law (3) CJ 1350 Scientific Investigation Principles (3) CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence (3) Criminal Justice Support Courses (9 credit hours) Select 9 additional credit hours from Criminal Justice (CJ prefix) courses in consultation with a Criminal Justice advisor. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES CJ SS1010. Criminal Justice (3) An introduction to the history, processes and functions of the American criminal justice system and its primary components, law enforcement, courts, and corrections. CJ 1070. Law Enforcement/ Corrections Academy, Part I (3) Core curriculum to provide students the basic training required to certify as a reserve or special function officer. P.O.S.T. certification only. Register through the Division of Continuing Education. CJ 1080. Law Enforcement/ Corrections Academy, Part II (3) Police officer curriculum required to certify as a peace officer with full police powers. (A student must have completed the Core curriculum, CJ 1070, to register for this course.) P.O.S.T. certification only. Register through the Division of Continuing Education. CJ 1330. Criminal Law (3) Surveys the American criminal justice system. Elements of crime, defenses, historical foundation, limits, proposes and functions of criminal law. CJ 1350. Scientific Investigation Principles (3) Interrogation and interview, sources of information (electronic/ traditional), crime scene procedure, introduction to identification, collection and preservation of evidence, laboratory techniques and case preparation. CJ 2110. Introduction to Security (3) Examination of the diverse components which make up the security function. Principles and concepts in physical security, loss control and crime prevention. 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