312 towards field investigation in forensics. These courses could include regularly scheduled courses, short courses or workshops such as: Photography Forensic Anthropology Ballistics/Firearms Trace Evidence Footprints Blood Pattern Analysis Fingerprinting DNA Archaeology No minor is requted for students choosing to fulfill the requtement for Forensic Science/Investigation. • General (15 credit hours) Students selecting this option will be required to propose a combination of 15 credit hours selected from a combination of the above. Students will be expected to provide a rationale for the specific combination of courses they select. ELECTIVE COURSES In addition to the 21 credit hows of core cowses and the 15 credit hows in each area of concentration, students are requted to complete an additional 9 credit hows of criminal justice coins es (with CJ prefixes - coins es may not be counted twice) to be selected from the following: CJ 1340 Criminal Investigation (3) CJ 1350 Intro to Forensic Science (3) CJ 2110 Intro to Security (3) CJ 2330 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 2920/4920 Short Courses, Workshops (1-4) CJ 3020 Criminal Justice Management (3) CJ DV3040 Community Policing (3) CJ 3060 Conections in the Community (3) CJ 3080 Criminal Courts (3) CJ 3110 Issues in Security & Loss Prevent (3) CJ 3130 Investigation of Computer Crime (3) CJ 3140 Conections Law (3) CJ 3300 Victimology (3) CJ 3350 American Jail (3) CJ DV3360 Prison-Contemporary Issues & Dilemmas (3) CJ3400 Dmgs & Crime (3) CJ 4000 Critical Legal Studies (3) CJ 4060 Special Problems (3) CJ 4100 Laws of Anest, 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) * Requtes Depaitment Chat approval. Additional credit for P.O.5. T. certification may be obtained but does 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 on page 43). » 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 chat 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 on page 43.) Criminal Justice MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the minor in addition to an overall GPA for these courses of 2.50 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours in Criminal Justice courses (CJ prefix). Course Requirements for Minor Criminal Justice Courses Required (12 credit hours) CJ SS1010 Introduction Criminal Justice (3) CJ 1330 Criminal Law (3) CJ 32 70 Theories of Crime and Delinquency (3) CJ 4200 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3) Criminal Justice Elective Courses (6 credit hours) Select 6 additional credit hours torn Criminal Justice (CJ prefix) courses. An overall total of at least 9 credit hows must be upper division (numbered 3000 or higher). Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) EMPHASIS » Program Prerequisite: Refer to Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS). » Credit Hour Requirements: 18 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 ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE (A.S. OR A.A.) » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for an associate'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 Criminal 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 Declare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for this program. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Associate's Degree requirements. Weber State University 2005-2006 Catalog