• CJ 3300: Victimology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010 and University Advanced Standing. Presents historic treatment and emerging roles of the crime victim in the criminal justice process. Investigates problems and dilemmas faced by crime victims and victimization risk factors. Studies systemic and societal creation of victims, relationships between victims and offenders, crime victim compensation, and reparations.
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• CJ 3320: Crime and Gender

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010 and University Advanced Standing. Involves an in-depth approach to the study of women in the criminal justice system from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Covers three main areas: 1) women as offenders; 2) women as victims; and 3) women as criminal justice practitioners.
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• CJ 3330: Financial Crimes Investigations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): CJ 1340 or ACC 2010 or ACC 2110 and University Advanced Standing. Examines the complex world of financial crimes, money laundering, and the national and international standards for financial institutional compliance.
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• CJ 3340: Terrorism and the Criminal Justice System

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and CJ 1010 or ACC 2010.. Examines the phenomena of radicalization and terrorism as they relate to the criminal justice system in America. Evaluates the various radical movements that have led to acts of terrorism, including jihadist extremists, animal rights and environmental extremist, as well as the white supremacist and domestic far-right extremist movement in America. Examines the role of law enforcement in counter terrorism efforts in the United States and law enforcement responses to terrorism. Assesses the challenges of prosecuting, sentencing, and incarcerating terrorists, both domestic and international. Evaluates the movement of Countering Violent Extremism as a means to impede the pathway to terrorism.
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• CJ 3360: Prisons Contemporary Issues and Dilemmas

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010, ENGL 2010, and University Advanced Standing. Studies the history of the American prison system, targeting current issues and trends. Explores options for resolving current issues and attempts to understand and diagnose future trends and issues.
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• CJ 3400: Drugs and Crime

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010, ENGL 2010, and University Advanced Standing. Presents historical, economic, social, and political roles of legal and illegal drugs. Explains the drug contribution to crime and the impact that drugs have on the criminal justice system. Compares drug production and distribution systems. Illustrates efforts to combat the drug epidemic including decriminalization, prevention, and treatment.
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• CJ 4060: Special Problems in Criminal Justice WE

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010 and University Advanced Standing. Examines selected current issues and problems in criminal justice. Researches external factors related to the professions of police, courts, and corrections. Demonstrates functions of the criminal justice system through realistic situations and events.
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  General Education Course

  This course is a general education course.

• CJ 4160: Constitutional Criminal Rights

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): CJ 1330, ENGL 2010, and University Advanced Standing. Studies decisions in leading U.S. Supreme Court criminal cases. Presents an overview of criminal procedure relating to constitutional amendment laws with a criminal justice emphasis. Discusses leading cases concerning constitutional rights and responsibilities.
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• CJ 4200: Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): CJ 1010 and University Advanced Standing. Presents major ethical problems within the criminal justice system. Studies differences between moral decay and the ideal justice system. Uses an issue-based approach to solve individual, group and departmental ethical dilemmas.
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• CJ 4250: Criminal Justice Career Strategies

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Emphasizes the development of effective techniques for successfully locating, applying for and securing employment as well as advancing in a Criminal Justice related career path. Includes industry and job research, demonstration, role play, and application exercises. Should be taken during second semester junior year. Provides preparation for coop/internship experience.
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