Criminal Justice, Minor
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Program Description
Students in Criminal Justice may receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Law Enforcement Academy, an Associate in Science Degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science.Matriculation Requirements
- Admitted to a bachelor degree program at UVU.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 12 Credits | |
| CJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 1340 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CJ 1330 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 2350 | Laws of Evidence | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 12 Credits | |
| Complete 12 credits from any Criminal Justice (CJ) or National Security Studies (NSS) upper-division courses. (At least one elective must be a CJ upper-division course.) | 12 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Overall grade point average of 2.5 (C) or above, with completion of each Criminal Justice class with a "C-" or higher.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| CJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CJ 1340 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CJ 1330 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| CJ 2350 | Laws of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ Elective (Any CJ or NSS upper-division elective) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Two CJ Electives (any CJ or NSS upper-division elective) | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| CJ Elective (Any CJ or NSS upper-division elective) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Online course options are available at https://www.uvu.edu/online/courses/index.html, and advising support is available through your assigned advisor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| CJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CJ 1340 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CJ 1330 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| CJ 2350 | Laws of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ/NSS Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CJ/NSS Elective | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| CJ Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students should acquire general knowledge about the criminal justice system, including familiarity with the criminal law, victimization, the adjudication process, corrections options, police-community relations, evidence, ethics and theory.
- Students will gather, interpret, and evaluate information in a variety of forms while critiquing a crime scene scenario.
- Students will approach complex problems from a diverse perspective while considering alternative solutions when critiquing a crime scene scenario.