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
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 100 | Survey of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SOC 236 | Criminology | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective a | 3 | |
| 16 |
Second Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 120 | Introduction to Courts | 3 |
| ADJ 133 | Ethics for the Criminal Justice Professional | 3 |
| ADJ Elective | 3 | |
| Mathematics/ Laboratory Science b | 3-4 | |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| HLT/PED Elective | 2 | |
| 17-18 |
Third Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 140 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| ADJ 105 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| CST 110 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| ADJ Elective | 3 | |
| ADJ 215 | Report Writing c | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective a | 3 | |
| 18 |
Fourth Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 227 | Introduction to Constitutional Law | |
| ADJ Elective | 3 | |
| ADJ Elective | 3 | |
| ADJ Elective | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective a | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| Total credits required | 66 - 67 |
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
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 100 | Survey of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SOC 236 | Criminology | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective a | 3 | |
| 16 |
Second Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 120 | Introduction to Courts | 3 |
| ADJ 133 | Ethics for the Criminal Justice Professional | 3 |
| ADJ 232 | Domestic Violence | 3 |
| Mathematics/ Laboratory Science b | 3-4 | |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| HLT/PED Elective | 2 | |
| 17-18 |
Third Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 140 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| ADJ 105 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| CST 110 | Introduction to Speech communication | 3 |
| ADJ 236 | Principles of Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| ADJ 215 | Report Writing c | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective a | 3 | |
| 18 |
Fourth Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 227 | Introduction to Constitutional Law | 3 |
| ADJ 211 | Criminal Law Evidence and Procedure I | 3 |
| ADJ 228 | Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs | 3 |
| ADJ Elective | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective a | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| Total credits required | 66 - 67 |
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
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 100 | Survey of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SOC 236 | Criminology | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective a | 3 | |
| 16 | ||
Second Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 120 | Introduction to Courts | 3 |
| ADJ 133 | Ethics for the Criminal Justice Professional | 3 |
| ADJ 145 | Corrections and the Community | 3 |
| Mathematics/ Laboratory Science b | 3-4 | |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| HLT/PED Elective | 2 | |
| 17-18 |
Third Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 140 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| ADJ 105 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| CST 110 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| ADJ 147 | Local Adult Detention Facilities | 3 |
| ADJ 215 | Report Writing c | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective a | 3 | |
| 18 |
Fourth Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 227 | Introduction to Constitutional Law | 3 |
| ADJ 245 | Management of Correctional Facilities | 3 |
| ADJ 248 | Probation, Parole and Treatment | 3 |
| ADJ Elective | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective a | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| Total credits required | 66 - 67 |
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.
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 100 | Survey of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ADJ 110 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| ADJ 236 | Principles of Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| ADJ 211 | Criminal Law Evidence and Procedure I | 3 |
| ADJ 228 | Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs | 3 |
| ADJ 232 | Domestic Violence | 3 |
| ADJ Elective | 3 | |
| ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| Total credits required | 24 |
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.
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 100 | Survey of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ADJ 145 | Corrections and the Community | 3 |
| ADJ 147 | Local Adult Detention Facilities | 3 |
| ADJ 245 | Management of Correctional Facilities | 3 |
| ADJ 248 | Probation, Parole and Treatment | 3 |
| ADJ Elective | 3 | |
| ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| Total credits required | 21 |