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 (SLCC) located at the Larry H. Miller Campus in the Public Safety Education and Training Center (9750 South 300 West Sandy, Utah 84070). The SLCC Department of Criminal Justice supports one of the largest domestic industries in the United States; therefore, our program offerings are aligned with the fastest growing fields of study, and with a high success rate of graduates finding jobs within their chosen field (more information click here and here). Criminal justice is a multidisciplinary field influenced by sociology, economics, anthropology, psychology, which is grounded in the liberal arts, behavioral and social sciences. Our Criminal Justice programs provide students with an outstanding, rigorous, equitable, diverse, just, community-engaged, and inclusive professional education to foster essential skills, networking, theory, and knowledge required to be successful within the fields of criminal justice and criminology.
Currently, two degrees are offered in the Department of Criminal Justice: an associate of science (AS) degree for students who plan to transfer to a four-year program, and an associate of applied science degree (AAS) 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
With these highly sought-after degrees by the global work force, students find professional career opportunities in, but not limited to – academia, agency management, ballistics, blood spatter analysis, business administration, civil law, corporate law, criminal law, community organizing, computer forensics, corrections, counseling, counterterrorism, court rooms, crime journalism, crime laboratory analysis, crime laboratory technician, crime scene investigation, crime scene photography, criminal psychology, criminal investigation, drug rehabilitation counseling, forensics pathology, forensic science technology, global and international peacebuilding, human rights, homeland security, judiciary, latent print examination, law enforcement, legal aid, lobbying, mediation, negotiation, nonprofit administration, private or public administration, novelist, peacemaking, peace education, program coordination, politics, property and evidence technology, prison education, probation and parole, search and rescue, social justice activism, social work, victim and survivor advocacy, and youth mentorship.
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
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.
Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Course fees: $6500 if selecting CJ 1910 & 1920 as electives
Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.