• CJ 1340: Criminal Investigation

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This is an introduction to Criminal Investigation including the necessary functions of interviewing witnesses and suspects, techniques in the collection and preservation of evidence, crime scene processing including some post-crime scene processing of evidence, follow-up investigation and recent techniques of enhancing the criminal investigation function.
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• CJ 1350: Introduction Forensic Science

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  An introduction to the various types of physical evidence commonly encountered at crime scenes (e.g., fingerprints, hairs, fibers, drugs, glass, etc.), including discussion of comparison and identification techniques (i.e., optical examination/comparison, instrumental analysis, and many chemical processes) used in the analysis of such physical evidence.
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• CJ 2300: Policing: History/Theory/Pract

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course will provide an overview of the history of policing and the role of police in modern society. Particular emphasis will be placed on problems and issues confronting police and solutions within an organizational framework.
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• CJ 2330: Juvenile Justice

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Origin, philosophy, and development of the juvenile justice system, particularly the juvenile court. Emphasis placed upon laws, detention, adjudication, probation, after-care, foster homes, and other alternative correctional practices.
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• CJ 2340: Crime Scene Investigation

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course is designed to give students an understanding of the integration of the criminal investigative process with complex scientific application of modern technology in searching for and processing physical evidence in crime scenes. It will provide background into the theory behind Crime Scene Science and the ethical and legal challenges faced by Forensic Scientists and Crime Scene Investigators. Using modern instructional materials, students will learn of the complexity of processing and documentation of Crime Scenes with the ultimate goal of having a successful outcome in the court system. Prerequisite:    CJ 1350
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• CJ 2350: Laws of Evidence

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Deals with the principles and rules of law emphasizing evidentiary problems related to criminal cases.
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• CJ 2360: Juvenile Law and Procedure

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  An investigation of the juvenile justice system emphasizing Utah law and procedure. Studies differences between juvenile and adult systems, delinquent acts, juvenile treatment as adults and role and function of probation, youth corrections, family services and the community.
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• CJ 2400: Criminal Court Process

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Introduction to American criminal case processing including instruction on how a case is processed, step-by-step, from beginning to end. The motivations, cultural norms and behaviors of attorneys, judges and jurors will also be studied.
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• CJ 2810: Experimental Course

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This number is used for newly developed experimental courses.
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• CJ 2860: INT Crim Justice Field Exp

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Field experience in an internship with city, county, and state criminal justice agencies. Registration is by permission of the instructor. Students may take this course for a combined total of six (6) credit hours, with consent of instructor.
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