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2017-2018 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions

Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010 ); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010 ); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as WRTG 0990 ).
 

Criminal Justice
  

  • CJ 1010 - Introduction To Criminal Justice (SS, DV)

    Credits: 3
    This course explores theories, concepts, and methods used to facilitate understanding, predicting, and responding to issues of deviance and crime in America. Also includes development and evolution of components of American Criminal Justice System, including the history of racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination on charging, conviction, incarceration, and employment.

    Semester: All


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  • CJ 1330 - Criminal Law

    Credits: 3
    This course examines crimes, defenses, and the historical origins and functions of criminal law in our society. Topics include sources of substantive law, classification of crimes parties to crime, and related topics.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010  
    Semester: All


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  • CJ 1340 - Criminal Investigations

    Credits: 3
    Duties of officers in investigation of crimes. Included are investigative techniques in preliminary and follow-up investigation: reports, interviewing, interrogation, obtaining information, locating and arresting suspects, prep. for trial.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010  
    Semester: All


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  • CJ 1350 - Introduction to Forensic Science

    Credits: 3
    This course covers the importance of locating, collection and preservation of physical evidence at crime scenes and its use in the criminal justice process. Included are crime laboratory techniques and services in examination of evidence. 

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010  
    Recommended Prerequisite: CJ 1340  
    Semester: All


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  • CJ 1370 - Intro. Homeland Security TSA

    Credits: 3
    This course will address the national strategy for Homeland Security in the United States tailored for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

    Semester: All


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  • CJ 1900 - Special Studies in CJ

    Credits: 1-24
    The course covers independent study in criminal justice. Criminal Justice elective credit may also be awarded for POST, EMT, and other courses offered in Public Safety.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010  
    Semester: All


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  • CJ 1910 - Special Function Officer

    Credits: 12
    This course satisfies the Utah POST requirements for a Special Functions Officer Certification for employment as a Utah Corrections Officer, Constable, Ordinance Enforcement, and Limited Reserve Officer.

    Prerequisite: Must be 21 years of age, a US Citizen, pass the entrance exam and background investigation.
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • CJ 1920 - Law Enforcement Officer

    Credits: 12
    This course satisfies the Utah POST requirements for a Peace Officer Certification for employment as a Utah Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Conservation Officer, and Park Ranger.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1910  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • CJ 2020 - Criminal Justice Supervision

    Credits: 3
    Designed for first line supervisors in criminal justice agencies. Topics covered include work environment, diversity, motivation, discipline, evaluation, planning and leadership. Supervisory report writing is an integral part.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010 


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  • CJ 2300 - Introduction to Policing

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the history, function and administration of policing and the role of police in modern society. Special emphasis will be placed on problems and issues confronting police and solutions within an organizational framework.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010  
    Semester: All


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  • CJ 2330 - Juvenile Justice

    Credits: 3
    Examines juvenile crime, trial and sentencing, trying of juveniles as adults. Laws regarding child abuse, foster care, termination of parental rights, child custody, adoption and the evolving nature of juvenile law.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010  
    Semester: All


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  • CJ 2350 - Laws of Evidence

    Credits: 3
    This course covers principles and law regarding evidence in criminal cases. Special attention will be placed on the Constitutional limitations on arrest, search and seizure, and impact of the exclusionary rule on law enforcement techniques and practices.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010  and CJ 1330 


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  • CJ 2390 - Traffic Law/Related Services

    Credits: 3
    Course covers the role of law enforcement in traffic safety, traffic law, accident investigation, auto-related crime investigation and other highway related problems.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010 


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  • CJ 2420 - Anatomy of a Homicide

    Credits: 3
    This course examines murder in America - to include media reporting, current and past patterns and trends, individual and social explanations of offending, process dynamics, types of homicide, tools of murder, capital punishment, hidden victims and social policy.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010  
    Semester: All


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  • CJ 2440 - Organized Crime

    Credits: 3
    This course examines roots, causes, and operations of organized crime in the United States and around the world from the late 1800s at the beginning of the Mafia to modern gangs and organized criminal elements.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010  


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  • CJ 2450 - Terrorism

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the history and development of terrorism in modern society and the destructive methods that terrorists use to accomplish their goals. Also included is a section on bio-terrorism.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010 


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  • CJ 2480 - Crime Scene Processing

    Credits: 3
    This course covers the duties and responsibilities of the crime scene technician at the scene of the crime. Includes instruction on the proper collection, handling, and securing of evidence.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010 


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  • CJ 2510 - Psychology of Criminal Behavior

    Credits: 3
    This course examines criminal behavior and the psychological, sociological, physical, and biological causes of such behavior.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010  
    Semester: All


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  • CJ 2530 - Police Patrol Techniques

    Credits: 3
    This course covers the history, dynamics, and principles of police patrol operations and techniques. Special emphasis will be on Directed Patrol, Service-Oriented Policing, and cutting-edge approaches to front-line street policing.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010 


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  • CJ 2540 - Careers in Law Enforcement

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an insight into the workings and hiring practices of various law enforcement agencies such as ATF, DEA, FBI, and local, county, and state police agencies. Also available is access to law enforcement guest lectures.

    Prerequisite: CJ 1010 


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  • CJ 2550 - Emergency Mangmt. Principles

    Credits: 3
    This course helps students understand the Emergency Management System which includes awareness of the four phases of emergency management, emergency planning, and exercising emergency plans.


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  • CJ 2920 - Special Topics in CJ

    Credits: 3
    The specific titles of courses and credit hours will appear in the class schedule. The courses offered under this category are utilized to offer the student educational opportunities in current criminal justice/law enforcement issues.


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