In addition to all other SUU graduation requirements, students must earn a total of 42 degree specific credits by completing the Criminal Justice courses set forth below. All Criminal Justice courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted toward the degree.
Courses available for the 2020-2021 academic year are as follows: CJ 1010 (First Session of both Fall and Spring semesters), CJ 1340 (Second Session of both Fall and Spring semesters), CJ 3020 (First Session, Spring semester), and CJ 1330 (Second Session, Spring semester). Students may commence the online program with either CJ 1010 or CJ 1340. (POLS 3510 will be offered during the First Session of Spring semester and can be taken for elective credit in Criminal Justice.)
Criminal Justice Online Degree Curriculum Summary
CJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) - Introduces students to the purpose, function, and history of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Overview of crime and its impact on American society. Lectures include topics such as crime and the media, causes of crime, search and seizure, probable cause, police selection and training, law enforcement as a career, court structure and function, the death penalty, prison life, and punishment.
CJ 1300 - Introduction to Corrections (3) - An introductory-level study of the corrections system including history and evaluation, the law and the correctional process, offender rights, and correctional administration.
CJ 1330 - Criminal Law (3) - An examination of substantive criminal law which includes definition of law, definition of crime, general principles of criminal responsibility, elements of the principle crimes, punishments, and conditions or circumstances which may excuse the accused from criminal responsibility or mitigate punishment. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010.
CJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation (3) - An analytical study of the investigative process. Duties and problems of investigating officers, crime detection, sources of information, evidence collection, crime scene investigation, use of records, preparation for trial, and an introduction to criminalistics and forensic science.
CJ 2500 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3) - This is an introduction to the research process in criminal justice. Students will become familiar with the scientific research process, including data collection and understanding the link between theory and research. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010.
CJ 3020 - Criminal Justice Management (3) - A study of current trends in criminal justice organization and management, including social setting, organizational theory and design, productivity and evaluation, human resource management, decision-making, and organizational change. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010.
CJ 3270 - Criminological Theory (3) - Study of the nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime; criminality; and societal reaction to crime. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010.
CJ 3340 - Advanced Criminal Investigation (3) - Students examine the philosophical and practical aspects of the advanced criminal investigation task. An emphasis is placed on peculiarities and specific approach to investigation of major crimes. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010 and CJ 1330 and CJ 1340.
CJ 3400 - Drugs and Crime (3) - The historic, economic, social, and political roles of legal and illegal drugs, their contribution to crime and impact on the criminal justice system, production distribution systems, efforts to combat decriminalization, prevention, and treatment. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010.
CJ 3510 - White-Collar Crime (3) - Examines criminal activity in business and corporate enterprises, organizations, and the professions. Theories regarding the causes and control of white-collar and corporate crime are covered as well as the numerous definitions of these terms. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010 or POLS 1100.
CJ 4200 - Ethical Issues in CJ (3) - Ethical issues such as capital punishment, official corruption, deadly force, discretion, and deception by practitioners are critically examined. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010 and CJ 2500.
CJ 4700 - Police Systems and Practices (3) - Analysis of contemporary policing problems; issues-oriented discussion focuses on critical concerns facing American police, including personnel systems, organization, operations, discretion, police culture, ethics, and community relations. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010 and CJ 1330.
CJ 4890 - Internship (3) - Open to Criminal Justice majors and minors who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours and meet advanced standing requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for supervised, professional level, on-the job service.
CJ 4990 - Criminal Justice Capstone (3) - An in-depth exploration of contemporary issues and problems in criminal justice with particular emphasis on police roles, the justice system, white collar crime, terrorism, and career opportunities. Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010 and CJ 1330.
