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Criminal Justice (AS)


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  • Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses required for an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice in addition to an overall GPA for these courses of 2.50 or higher.  Also refer to the general grade requirements  for graduation.
  • Credit Hour Requirements: 60 total hours are required, including at least 21 Criminal Justice credits (CJ prefix).
  • Program Code: 7004AS
  • CIPC: 430104

Advisement

All Criminal Justice students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Visit the Criminal Justice Department web page or call 801-626-6146 for more information or to schedule an appointment.  (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

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Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information ). No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements  for Associate’s Degree requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize the key historical, theoretical, and practical components of contemporary corrections.
  • Identify the fundamental concepts of criminal law as they are applied in the courts.
  • Recognize the key historical, theoretical, and practical components of contemporary policing.

Major Course Requirements for AS Degree


Criminal Justice Elective Courses (9 credit hours)


Select 9 additional credit hours from Criminal Justice (CJ prefix) courses.  Students may not use CJ 4830  Directed Readings or CJ 4950  Field Trips/Travel Study to fill this requirement.

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