Associate of Applied Science | 63 credits minimum

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Program Description
The Department of Criminal Justice is part of the Institute of Public Safety at Salt Lake Community College and is located at the Larry H. Miller Campus in the Public Safety Education and Training Center (9750 South 300 West Sandy, Utah 84070). The Department is one of the largest and most comprehensive undergraduate programs in the field of criminal justice and criminology in the United States. Our mission is to provide students with an outstanding, cutting-edge, well-rounded, liberal arts, professional education that provides the skills, networking, and knowledge required to be successful within the field of criminal justice and criminology.

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 into the field. Transfer students should check with an advisor in selection of General Education and elective options to coordinate with the appropriate academic track at the transfer institution.

Career Opportunities
A Criminal Justice education prepares students for a career and higher education options included, but Criminal justice is one of the largest domestic industries in the United States, consequently criminal justice and criminology is one of the fastest growing fields of study, with a high success rate of graduates finding jobs within the field. With this highly sought-after degree by the global work force, students find professional career opportunities in, but not limited to, law enforcement, drug rehabilitation counseling, law, academia, public administration, business administration, nonprofit administration, legal observation, human rights, corrections, lobbying, politics, homeland security, probation and parole, youth mentorship, legal aid, social work, therapy, agency management, program coordination, criminal investigation, judge and courts, prison education, suicide prevention, ballistics, crime journalism, blood spatter analysis, computer forensics, latent print examination, crime laboratory analysis, crime laboratory technician, crime scene investigation, crime scene photography, forensics pathology, victim and survivor advocacy, counterterrorism, human security, novelist, community organizer, corrections, and criminal psychology.

Licensure Information
The Criminal Justice program alone does not lead to professional licensure. This program prepares students for application and transfer to other programs of study that could eventually lead to professional licensure. Professional licensure requirements vary from state-to-state. Here is one suggested website for researching state licensure requirements: License Finder sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. If you have difficulty finding the licensure requirements for your state or intended profession, please contact your academic advisor or SLCC’s state authorization coordinator for help.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Students who complete an AAS degree in Criminal Justice can still transfer their courses to the university where they may apply towards major course requirements or electives depending on the institutional review. Students who complete an AS degree in Criminal Justice at SLCC may satisfy pre-major courses and transfer more easily to other Criminal Justice programs across the State of Utah. The following institutions offer degrees in Criminal Justice: Utah State University, Utah Valley University, Weber State University, Southern Utah University, and Utah Tech University.

If transferring to the University of Utah, Criminology Majors should take CJ 2470, (SS) SOC 1010, (SS) PSY 1010 & 2300, (AI) POLS 1100, (SS) ANTH 1010 & 2220, (SS) FHS 1500, and (QL) MATH 1040. 

If transferring to Utah Valley University, Criminal Justice Majors should take CJ 1300, CJ 2330, and (QL) MATH 1040.  Forensic Science Majors should take (QL) MATH 1050.

If transferring to Weber State University, students should take CJ 1300, CJ 2300, (QL) MATH 1040, (SS) PSY 1010 or (SS) SOC 1010.

Math and other general education selections will vary depending on emphasis – especially for Forensic Science programs.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Course fees: $5100 if selecting CJ 1910 & 1920 as electives

Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.