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Administration of Justice

Students who wish to pursue an education in the area of Criminal Justice have four 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.

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 the Virginia State Police Academy may be eligible to receive credit for some course through the College’s advanced standing process. Please contact the Admissions and Records Office for details.

Curriculum

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

 Fourth Semester

 ^a Please refer to the list of Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Science electives that are approved to fulfill these requirements.

b MTH 103 or higher math course or any laboratory science.

c ENG 111 must be taken prior to ADJ 215.

Administration of Justice

Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Administration of Justice
Specialization: Law Enforcement

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 and a Law Enforcement specialization is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of both in-service officers and those who aspire to criminal justice careers.

In-service sworn personnel who document graduation from the basic law enforcement school at a Department of Criminal Justice Services Regional Academy or the Virginia State Police Academy may be eligible to receive credit for some course through the College’s advanced standing process. Please contact the Admissions and Records Office for details.

Curriculum

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

^a Please refer to the list of Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Science electives that are approved to fulfill these requirements.

^b MTH 103 or higher math course or any laboratory science.

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

Administration of Justice

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

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 and a Corrections specialization is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of both in-service officers and those who aspire to careers in corrections.

In-service sworn personnel who document graduation from the basic law enforcement school at a Department of Criminal Justice Services Regional Academy or the Virginia State Police Academy may be eligible to receive credit for some course through the College’s advanced standing process. Please contact the Admissions and Records Office for details.

Curriculum

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

 ^a Please refer to the list of Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Science electives that are approved to fulfill these requirements.

b MTH 103 or higher math course or any laboratory science.

c ENG 111 must be taken prior to ADJ 215.

Career Studies Certificate Options

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.

Applications in Corrections

Award: Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: to provide a flexible set of learning experiences that will enhance the education and professional development of both officers working in the corrections field as well as those who aspire to careers in corrections. 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 with a specialization in corrections.