346 Criminal Justice associates degree (as or aa) » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for an assodate's degree 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 Qiminal Justice credits (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 Dedare your program of study (see page 17). There are no spedal admission or application requirements for this program. General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Associate's Degree requirements. Course Requirements for AS or AA Degree Criminal Justice Courses Required (21 credit hours) CJ SS 1010 Introduction Criminal Justice (3) CJ 1330 Criminal Law (3) CJ 1340 Criminal Investigation (3) CJ 1350 Intro to Forensic Sdence (3) CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence (3) An additional 6 credit hours must be selected from elective criminal justice courses (see listing under the Criminal Justice Major) in consultation with a Criminal Justice advisor. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES - CJ CJ SS1010. Introduction to 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. Does not count for CJ credit toward major, minor or BIS. 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. Does not count for CJ credit toward major, minor or BIS. CJ 1300. Introduction to Corrections (3) An introductory overview of the correctional system including: the historical devdopment and societal context of corrections, contemporary correctional theory and law, jails and prisons, community corrections, treatment, juvenile corredions, and contemporary correctional issues. CJ 1330. Criminal Law (3) Surveys the American criminal justice system. Elements of crime, defenses, historical foundation, limits, purposes and fundions of criminal law. CJ 1340. Criminal Investigation (3) This is an introduction to Criminal Investigation induding the necessary functions of interviewing witnesses and suspects, techniques in the collection and preservation of evidence, crime scene processing including some post-crime scene processing of evidence, follow-up investigation and recent techniques of enhancing the criminal investigation function. CJ 1350. Introduction to Forensic Science (3) An introdudion to the various types of physical evidence commonly encountered at crime scenes (e.g., fingerprints, hairs, fibers, drugs, glass, etc.), including discussion of comparison and identification techniques (i.e., optical examination/comparison, instrumental analysis, and many chemical processes) used in the analysis of such physical evidence. 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. CJ 2330. Juvenile Justice (3) Origin, philosophy, and development of the juvenile justice system, particularly the juvenile court. Emphasis placed upon laws, detention, adjudication, probation, after-care, foster homes, and other alternative corredional practices. CJ 2340. Scientific Crime Scene Investigation (3) This course is designed to give students an understanding of the integration of the criminal investigative process with complex sdentific application of modem technology in searching for and processing physical evidence in crime scenes. It will provide background into the theory behind Crime Scene Science and the ethical and legal challenges faced by Forensic Sdentists and Crime Scene Investigators. Using modern instrudional materials, students will learn of the complexity of processing and documentation of Crime Scenes with the ultimate goal of having a successful outcome in the court system. Prerequisite CJ 1350. CJ 2350. Laws of Evidence (3) Deals with the principles and rules of law emphasizing evidentiary problems related to criminal cases. CJ 2360. Juvenile Law and Procedure (3) Juvenile justice system emphasizing Utah law and procedure. Studies differences between juvenile and adult systems, ddinquent acts, juvenile treatment as adults and role and function of probation, youth corrections, family services and the community. CJ 2810. Experimental Course (1-3) This number is used for newly developed experimental courses. CJ 2860/4860. Criminal Justice Field Experience (3) Field experience in an internship with city, county, and state criminal justice agencies. Registration is by permission of the instructor. Students may take this course for a combined total of six (6) credit hours, with consent of instmctor. CJ 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title with the credit authorized will appear in the semester schedule and on the student transcript. CJ 3020. Criminal Justice Management (3) Current command level problems and trends in criminal justice organizations and management including work environment, motivation, leadership, morale, discipline, evaluation, planning, and functioning of line and staff. Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog