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Criminal Justice is the study of law, crime, and the justice system, focusing on how society maintains order and ensures fairness. It helps us understand law enforcement, the courts, and corrections while examining the causes and consequences of criminal behavior. A strong foundation in criminal justice is essential for careers in law enforcement, forensic science, legal studies, homeland security, and many other fields. If you're passionate about upholding justice, protecting communities, and making a meaningful impact, this is the field for you.

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Freshman (Semester 1)
Course Title Credits
CJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing 3
American Institutions 3
PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology 3
GNST 1200 Foundations 3
Freshman (Semester 2)
Course Title Credits
MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics 3
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing 3
CJ 1330 Criminal Law 3
CJ 1350 Introduction to Forensics 3
Life Science   3
Sophomore (Semester 3)
Course Title Credits
CJ 1340 Criminal Investigation 3
CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence 3
CJ 1300 Introduction to Corrections 3
Physical Science and Lab   4
Elective    
Sophomore (Semester 4)
Course Title Credits
CJ 2330 Juvenile Justice 3
Humanities   3
Fine Arts   3
Electives    
Note: the information above will make a student transfer-ready for a Geology BS program at another school. Below are the base requirements to earn the AS in Geology at Snow College:
  • CJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice  3 credits
  • CJ 1330 Criminal Law 3 credits
  • One of the following:
    • CJ 1300 Introduction to Corrections 3 credits
    • CJ 1340 Criminal Investigation 3 credits
    • CJ 1350 Introduction to Forensic Science 3 credits
    • CJ 2330 Juvenile Justice 3 credits
    • CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence 3 credits

While we recommend that criminal justice students earn the Associate of Science (AS), an AA in criminal justice is also available. The Associate of Arts has the same requirements as the AS with the addition of a foreign language (complete a 1020-level language course). Please see your academic advisor for full details.

Course Title Credits
General Education Courses 34-36 credits
Elective Credits 18-20 credits
Meta-major Requirements 6 credits
Choose 6 credits from this list:
CJ 1010 Intro to Criminal Justice 3
CJ 1330 Criminal Law 3
PSY 1010 General Psychology 3
PSY 2010 Psychology as a Science and Career 3
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 1020 Modern Social Problems 3
SW 1010 Social Work as a Profession 3
SW 2100 Understanding Human Behavior 3
Total 60 credits
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Criminal justice professionals shape society through diverse roles in law enforcement, corrections, forensic science, homeland security, legal studies, victim advocacy, and beyond.

Discover ways you can transfer your credits to some of the following colleges:

For more information on transferring within public colleges and universities in Utah, see UtahTransferGuide.
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