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  • CJ 4200: Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students interested in careers in law enforcement, adult or juvenile corrections, law, or criminology. Examines criminal justice system, police, courts, corrections, and related government functions and agencies, identifying and exploring ethical problems, issues, and trends. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and describe acceptable ethical conduct in the criminal justice field. 2. Extend their understanding of ethical conduct to real-life experiences in the criminal justice field. 3. Offer insightful critiques revolving around professional ethics to the actions and behaviors of criminal justice officials. 4. Improve verbal and written communication skills. ?? Prerequisite: CJ 3270.
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  • CJ 4240: Delinquency & Social Responsibility

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Considers the statement: all crime is deviant but not all deviance is criminal. Breaks into three sections: 1. Reviews the origins, development, and reactions societies have to violations of codified law, 2. Considers what role a society plays in the creation and management of criminal behavior, and 3. Develops a plan for future laws and social policies designed to address criminal behavior. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify various causes of juvenile delinquency. 2. Analyze social responses to juvenile delinquency, especially those found in the criminal justice system. 3. Apply such knowledge to real-life experiences and occurrences. 4. Enhance and further their critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: CJ 3270. SP
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  • CJ 4260: The Criminology & Policy of Terrorism

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Traces the history, causes and manifestations of terrorism, and reflects on the changes the 'War on Terrorism' has brought about for national and human security and for human rights. Also includes assessments of the responses to terrorism by domestic and international organizations, intelligence services and courts and trough diplomacy, criminal investigations, military action, etc. Offered based on sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the various facets of terrorism policy in the United States. 2. Apply such knowledge to real-life experiences and occurrences. 3. Offer insightful critiques concerning the theory and practice of terrorism policy in both the past and present. 4. Connect criminological theories to terrorism. Prerequisites: CJ 3270 (can be concurrently enrolled) AND CJ 3300 (can be concurrently enrolled).
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  • CJ 4500: Special Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    In-depth study of theoretical issues in criminal justice. Students will engage in research and presentations on a topic selected by the instructor. Repeatable as topic varies up to 9 credits. Consult course schedule for rotation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Produce insightful critiques concerning material covered in class. 2. Improve written and verbal communication skills. 3. Enhance and further their critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: CJ 3270.
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  • CJ 4790: Capstone Research in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills Criminal Justice capstone requirement. Requires consolidation of information, skills, and knowledge learned throughout students' undergraduate studies, particularly in the core and research areas, to conduct independent research to further develop their understanding of criminology as a science, contemporary issues and techniques in digital forensics, and/or other criminal justice topics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge gained throughout their studies to either: a) produce a piece of new research; or b) serve as a community volunteer. 2. Examine either a criminal justice issue (in the case of a research project) or their own experiences (in the case of a community volunteer) in order to better understand the criminal justice system as well as offer critiques to certain facets of the criminal justice system. 3. Build on existing knowledge gained through past studies to transition into a career or graduate school after graduation. Prerequisite: CJ 3300, Criminal Justice major, and Senior status. FA, SP
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  • CJ 4860R: Criminology Practicum

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Students work with local or regional agencies or institutions or faculty on professional research. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Experience work with local or regional agencies or institutions or faculty on professional research. 2. Apply the knowledge gained through their coursework to real-life experiences within these agencies, institutions, or with faculty. 3. Enhance and further their critical thinking skills. 4. Improve written and verbal communication skills. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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  • CJ 4875: Criminal Justice Sr Practicum

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Designed to help seniors graduating in criminal justice become acquainted with career opportunities and to prepare resumes for employment or graduate school. Students will refine interview skills; create and foster social networks with local employers; learn about graduate school resources; and explore post-graduate options. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Improve verbal and written communication skills. 2. Prepare for career or graduate studies. Prerequisites: CJ Major and Senior standing. SP
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  • CJ 4890R: Criminal Justice Internship

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Internship in Criminal Justice emphasizing service-learning and community involvement. Provides actual work experience on a paid or volunteer basic in a criminal justice profession or related approved work situation. Credit hours are dependent on hours worked and other agreed-upon student outcomes. Repeatable up to 3 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Gain actual work experience on a paid or volunteer basic in a criminal justice profession or related approved work situation. 2. Enhance and further their critical thinking skills. 3. Improve written and verbal communication skills. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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  • CJ 4900: Current Issues in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    In-depth study of current issues in criminal justice, with all areas of the Criminal Justice system open to investigation. Including, but not limited to policing, legal, and corrections challenges as well as private industry demands on justice systems. Current issues topics selected by the instructor. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and discuss multiple issues related to criminal justice currently being discussed and debated within the academic community as well as among policy-makers and criminal justice officials. 2. Analyze the rationale behind numerous positions on these current issues. 3. Critique these positions regardless of students' own personal opinions. 4. Explore pragmatic, data-driven responses to issue and problems in the criminal justice system. 5. Improve written and verbal communication skills. Prerequisite: CJ 3270 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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  • CJ 4975R: Digital Forensics Travel Study: Domestic & International

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Digital Forensics Travel Study: Domestic & International is an experiential learning course. The course curriculum requires students to travel abroad to study digital forensics processes, including digital evidence processing, preservation, analysis, and presentation. Travel takes students to leading universities, foundational cities and geographies to investigate the cross-cultural nature of digital forensics investigations. For domestic and international travel, see studyabroad.utahtech.edu for additional travel costs that may apply. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be better able to: 1. Understand the concepts of digital forensics. 2. Understand the legal aspects involving digital forensics. 3. Understand the role of the digital forensic examiner. 4. Understand the global impact of digital forensics in criminal justice. 5. Gain an understanding of the digital forensics process. 6. Understand the management aspects of operating a digital forensics laboratory. 7. Understand various cultures by attending pertinent cultural events and activities. Prerequisites: CJ 3270 (Grade B- or higher), Instructor permission.
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