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Department Chair: Molly Sween
Location: Social Science Building, Room 218
Telephone Contact: Shellie Weeks 801-626-6146

Professors: Bruce Bayley, Brent Horn, Bradford Reyns, Molly Sween; Associate Professors: Mark Denniston, Heeuk “Dennis” Lee; Assistant Professors: Michelle Jeffs, Mckenzie Wood; Instructors: Jean Kapenda; Visiting Assistant Professor: Mitchell Pilkington

The 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.

Courses

Criminal Justice Course Descriptions  

Programs

• Criminal Justice (AS)

• Forensic Science Fundamentals Certificate of Proficiency
• Juvenile Justice Certificate of Proficiency
• Victim Advocacy Certificate of Proficiency

• Criminal Justice (BS)

   BIS emphases are also offered for most programs with a minor.

• Criminal Justice (BIS)

• Criminal Justice Minor