Although the Associate of Applied Science Degree is not designed for transfer students, the courses within it are all transferrable electives. The Associate of Applied Science Degree does not contain a sufficient number of general education courses to satisfy general education requirements at Utah's four-year institutions. The criminal justice courses will transfer as electives and, in the case of Weber State University and Southern Utah University, many of the courses will articulate and apply toward the criminal justice bachelor's degree. Students are required to complete additional general education courses in order to complete a four-year degree. For general transfer information, contact Academic Advising at your institution.
POST training is focused on training for entry-level peace officers.
A significant portion of the training is hands-on and covers topics such as firearms, arrest and control techniques, and emergency vehicle operation. The complete program is 30 weeks in length and is non-credit. The Criminal Justice program is broader in its focus and covers additional areas such as corrections and security. It is also more in depth in its treatment of subjects. Although the program has a lot of practical application, it is not hands-on.