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Administration of Justice Students who wish to pursue an education in the area of Criminal
Justice have several 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 in Applied Science Degree 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. CurriculumFirst 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. Transfer Option: Administration of JusticeAward: Certificate The Administration of Justice Certificate is designed for students who anticipate careers in law enforcement, corrections, and related areas. The course work and program are designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs and career advancement. This certificate is also for students who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree. Students who wish to earn the Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer may apply all course work from this certificate to the degree. Blue Ridge Community College has formed partnerships with selected four-year institutions, so that upon completion of both certificate and the associate degree program, students who transfer into Administration of Justice majors will have General Education requirements satisfied and will be granted junior standing. The College has these agreements with James Madison University, Radford University, and Virginia Commonwealth University. CurriculumFirst Semester
Second Semester
a Select from ADJ courses from Approved List of Transfer Electives. b Choose either SOC 235 or SOC 236 Career Studies Certificate Option Applications in Law Enforcement 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.
a SPA 150 may also be used Related information: Administration of Justice Department Site |
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