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Administration of Justice

Students who wish to pursue an education in the area of Criminal Justice have two options from which to choose. The options include:

Students may be eligible to receive credit for some courses in these curricula through the College’s advanced standing process. Examples include credit by examination or by articulation agreement.

Administration of Justice

Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Administration of Justice

Possible occupations for graduates (depending upon the level of education and training): police officer, trooper, deputy sheriff, jailer, correctional officer, investigator, security guard, and loss prevention manager.

The A.A.S. degree program with a major in Administration of Justice is designed to be a highly flexible and customizable program for people who seek full-time employment in the criminal justice system as well as for in-service officers. This degree is for students who do not plan to earn a bachelor’s degree.

In-service sworn personnel who document graduation from the basic law enforcement school at a Department of Criminal Justice Services Regional Academy will be eligible for credit for ADJ 100, ADJ 115, ADJ 211, ADJ 236, and 3 hours in physical education, upon successful completion of the remainder of the ADJ A.A.S. curriculum or ADJ certificate. In-service sworn personnel who document graduation from the Virginia State Police Academy will be eligible for credit for ADJ 100, ADJ 115, ADJ 211, ADJ 236, six (6) hours of ADJ electives, and 3 hours in physical education. Some additional courses offered by or through the Academies also may be eligible for college credit, but only if taken after enrolling concurrently at BRCC. Please contact the Admissions and Records Office for details.

Curriculum

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

 Fourth Semester

 ^a SPA 101 is recommended. Please refer to the list of Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Science electives that are approved to fulfill these requirements. SOC 235 and SOC 236 are recommended Social/Behavioral Science electives.

^b ENG 111 must be taken prior to ADJ 215.

Career Studies Certificate Option

Applications in Law Enforcement
Award: Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: to provide a flexible set of learning experiences that will enhance the education and professional development of both in-service officers and those aspiring to criminal justice careers. Completion of this career studies certificate also will benefit people who are interested in learning how the criminal justice system works. This career studies certificate is for students who may want to earn the A.A.S. degree in Administration of Justice.

^aSPA 150 may also be used