B.A. in Criminal Justice/B.S. in Criminal Justice

The mission of the criminal justice program is to provide students with a comprehensive practical and professional knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, consisting of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students will develop a knowledge of the application of the law, social sciences, and natural sciences to the problems of crime and delinquency. We will fulfill this mission statement by: Providing a positive learning environment for students to develop the general working knowledge, ethical foundation, and technical skills to prepare them for professional careers in the Criminal Justice field. Providing well prepared instruction from knowledgeable and qualified faculty. Providing counsel and guidance regarding career opportunities, including exposure to professional agencies through an internship program. Criminal Justice Studies SUU Criminal Justice students have many opportunities for internships with local, state, and federal police, the courts, probation departments, and corrections. The Criminal Justice program created and maintains a sex offender registration database for the State of Utah that they make available to state law enforcement and probation officers. The Criminal Justice capstone experience consists of researching three situations – one relating to courts, one to policing, and one to corrections – writing a recommendation for a possible action for each, and making three separate presentations of your recommendations to your professors. SUU’s Criminal Justice professors are seasoned professionals with real world experience in the courts, forensic science, corrections, and/or law enforcement. The SUU Criminal Justice program has access to the Utah State Crime Lab and the certified criminologists in that lab. Criminal Justice Courses You May Take Introduction to Forensic Science: Learn the art of scientific evidence collection, identification, and preservation. Victimology: Gain an understanding of the dilemmas victims face and the role the victim plays in the criminal justice process. Drugs and Crime: Explore the role legal and illegal drugs play in crime and their impact on the criminal justice process.