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2025-2026 General Catalog

Criminal Justice - AS


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College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Sociology and Anthropology

About This Degree

The degree requires students have a substantial understanding of the criminal justice system in general. It reflects the realities and concerns of society and draws from a wide variety of academic disciplines such as political science, psychology, history and sociology.

  • For more information about the Criminal Justice Associate Degree see the department webpage.
  • Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.
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Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in Criminal Justice courses and an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in order to graduate.

Admission Requirements for This Program


  • New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.
  • Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU must have a 2.75 GPA.

Major Requirements (60 credits)


Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in Criminal Justice courses and an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in order to graduate.

Criminal Justice Electives (9 credits)


Choose any three of the following courses:

Total Credits: 60


Suggested Degree Map - Criminal Justice AS


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