69 credits minimum

Institute of Public Safety
Miller Campus, PSET 270
General Information, (801) 957-4073
Program Information, (801) 957-5320
http://www.slcc.edu/criminaljustice
Academic Advisor, Miller Campus, PSET 270J, (801) 957-5320

Program Faculty:
Professors − Dr. John Hill
Associate Professors − John Minichino
Assistant Professors − Gary Cox
Instructors − Joseph W. Anderson, JD

Program Description: The Criminal Justice program is designed to provide students with a basic liberal education as well as offer students professional education in criminal justice. Students are encouraged to contact academic advising for transfer information.

Two degrees are offered in the program: an associate of science degree for students who plan to transfer to a four-year program and an associate of applied science degree for students who plan to go directly to work. Students should check with an advisor in selection of General Education and elective classes to coordinate with the appropriate career track at the transfer institution.

Career Opportunities: A Criminal Justice education prepares students for a career and higher education options included, but not limited to areas of Law Enforcement, Corrections, Homeland Security, Probation and Parole, Federal Law Enforcement and Forensics, or as background for the pursuit of degrees varying from Pre-Law to Sociology.

Transfer/Articulation Information: Courses transfer as electives and may also apply towards major course requirements.

Estimated Cost for Students: Based on 2013-2014 resident tuition and fees, the projected cost per student is $6,104.00 plus books.

Estimated Time to Completion: If students follow the suggested sample schedule, completion time is four semesters.