Criminal Justice Colleges in Utah

There are a wide variety of programs available through universities offering criminal justice degrees. Below you will find a listing of schools by city as well as online criminal justice colleges that offer classes throughout Utah.

The distinctly Western state of Utah is known for the bustling urban center of Salt Lake City, the natural beauty that drives its vibrant tourism industry and for having the largest Mormon population in the U.S. Most of the state’s population lives in the northern portion of the state, which is far more industrialized than the scenic southern portion, an area chock full of state and national parks. Those living in Utah experience a dry, arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Due to the state’s great snow conditions, college students here enjoy a wide range of outdoor winter activities —particularly snow skiing. Another perk of going to college in Utah are unique cultural events such as the Sundance Film Festival and the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Job-seekers here will be pleased to know that the unemployment rate in Utah sat at 7.4 percent as of August 2010, which is significantly lower than the national rate, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Those who wish to enter careers in criminal justice in Utah should be aware of the state’s crime statistics. In 2008, 96,555 major crimes were reported, which represents a 2 percent decrease over the previous year, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety. Preliminary reports for 2009 indicate that overall crime continued to decrease the following year. Utah’s 2008 crime rate was 2 percent lower than the national average, according to the National Institute of Corrections. The overwhelming majority of crimes in Utah — about 94 percent — were property crimes, while the remaining small percentage were violent crimes, the NIC noted. The rate of property crimes was slightly higher than the national average while the rate of violent crimes was well below the national average, according to the NIC. The most common crimes are larceny-theft and burglary, while the least common crimes are homicide and arson. According to Utah’s Crime Clock, a homicide occurs in Utah every 9.36 days.

Whether you’re interested in a degree in corrections, criminology, or any other bachelor’s or master’s justice degree, the search for finding the right criminal justice academy for you begins with requesting a free information packet from schools in your area by following the links below.

Online Colleges Offering Classes in UT

Kaplan University University of Phoenix Capella University

Murray Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

Provo Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix

Sandy Criminal Justice Campus Programs

DeVry University

Salt Lake City Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix

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