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CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Associate of Science Degree
Would you like to make a difference in your community? Do you want to work with troubled juveniles, in crime prevention and investigation, corrections, or law enforcement?* Eagle Gate College's accredited Criminal Justice program gives you the education you need to begin your career with confidence. With the average graduation time of only 18 months, you'll quickly get out of the classroom and into an in-demand career.
Just how in-demand is a Criminal Justice degree? The U.S. Department of Labor projects that Forensic Science Technicians will be among the fastest growing careers through 2016, with a projected need of 17,000 jobs over the next eight years. (U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2007).
*Additional training may be required for some law enforcement jobs.
Criminal Justice graduates are trained in:
- Criminology
- Juvenile delinquency
- Law enforcement operations
- Criminal law
- Crime control and asset protection
This program is available at the following locations:
- Murray, Utah Campus
- Layton, Utah Campus
- Online
Average program length:
Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice - 20 months
Course Overview:
93 QUARTER HOURS
*Students may complete CRJ290 Criminal Justice Internship or SPN110 Spanish For Law Enforcement I AND SPN111 Spanish For Law Enforcement II.
Criminal background check and/or drug screen tests may be required for externship and/or employment.
Job Titles for Criminal Justice Graduates:
- Forensic Science Technician
- Private Investigator
- Victim Assistance Counselor
- Juvenile Counselor
- Security Officer
- Corrections Officer


