Criminal Justice
Career Possibilities:
- Police Officer
- Probation and Parole Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Military Police Officer
- Private Security
- Criminal Investigators and Special
- Agents
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers
Additional Details:
High School Credit: CTE credit or elective credit: up to 2 credits total
Concurrent Enrollment: 12 college credits required. Student is responsible to register and pay for concurrent enrollment classes at UVU.
Industry Certifications: N/A
Skills Certifications: Utah State Skills Certificate Tests
Recommended:
Required:
Additional Opportunities: Students can participate in SkillsUSA.
Course Descriptions
CJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice:
The students will become familiar with all the various careers in law enforcement. They will learn the steps involved to become a police officer or a federal officer. They will participate in an oral board interview and the police physical fitness test. They will be given instruction on officer safety issues and will also learn how to build a professional resume.
CJ 1300 Introduction to Corrections:
Introduces the corrections system. Includes origin and evolution, philosophies of corrections, perspectives on sentencing, and alternatives to incarceration. Includes community corrections, probation and parole, offender rights and legal issues; adult, juvenile, and special needs offenders; corrections specialists, staff and administration as a profession and special challenges for the future.
CJ 1330 Criminal Law:
Students will gain an understanding of criminal law and punishments, the constitution, individual rights and general principles of criminal liability. They will also learn about crimes against persons and crimes against property. The students will also participate in various debates involving our current laws and regulations.
CJ 1340 Careers in Law Enforcement:
The students will become familiar with all the various careers in law enforcement. They will learn the steps involved to become a police officer or a federal officer. They will participate in an oral board interview and the police physical fitness test. They will be given instruction on officer safety issues and will also learn how to build a professional resume.