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Administration of
Justice
Purpose
The degree program in Administration
of Justice is designed to prepare individuals for a career in law enforcement and related occupations.
Supported by general education, students develop professional competence in the areas of law enforcement administration, police science, the prevention and control of juvenile delinquency, criminal investigation and in-depth drug awareness. The program is primarily for entry-level law enforcement students but the experienced officer may receive advanced placement.
Students who provide documentation of graduation from accredited law enforcement and correctional academies may be eligible for advanced placement according to the guidelines established by the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) articulation agreements with the Virginia State Police and other accredited Department of Criminal Justice Services academies.
Admission Requirements
Students who meet the admission requirements to the College are eligible for enrollment into the program. Students are expected to be proficient in basic English, mathematics and reading. Appropriate developmental courses are available for those who need to improve proficiency in these areas.
In addition to general requirements for admission to the College, applicants are advised that virtually all criminal justice agencies set physical and behavioral standards and investigate the moral character of all applicants prior to employment.
Students enrolled in prerequisite courses beyond the first semester
should anticipate enrolling in summer session classes to complete
the required courses by the end of the second school year. Normally,
students enrolled in two or more developmental classes (English,
reading or mathematics) need three years to complete the degree requirements.
Students wishing to transfer should contact the program advisor
and the Assistant Coordinator for Student Success.
Program Requirements
Approximately two-thirds of the program consists of courses
in law enforcement, with remaining courses in related areas,
general
education and electives. Instruction will include both the theoretical
concepts and practical applications needed for future success
in law enforcement or related activities. Upon satisfactory completion
of the curriculum with an overall 2.0 GPA ("C" average)
in all applicable courses, individuals will be awarded the A.A.S.
Degree with a major in Administration of Justice.
Suggested Course Schedule
| First Semester (Fall) |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ADJ 100 |
Survey of Criminal Justice |
3 |
| ADJ 201 |
Criminology |
3 |
| ADJ 247 |
Criminal Behavior |
3 |
| ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
| PED *** |
Physical Education Requirement |
1 |
| SDV 100 |
College Success Skills |
1 |
| SOC 200 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
Second Semester (Spring) |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ADJ 105 |
Juvenile Justice System |
3 |
| ADJ 228 |
Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs |
3 |
| ENG 112 |
College Composition II |
3 |
| ITE 115 |
Basic Computer Literacy |
3 |
| HLT/PED *** |
Health/Physical Education
Requirement
|
1 |
| SOC 268 |
Social Problems |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
Third Semester (Fall) |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ADJ 211 |
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I |
3 |
| ADJ 236 |
Principles of Criminal Investigation |
3 |
| HUM *** |
Humanities Requirement |
3 |
| MTH 120 |
Introduction to Mathematics |
3 |
| SOC *** |
Social Science Requirement |
3 |
| EEE *** |
Free Elective |
2 |
| Total |
17 |
Fourth Semester (Spring) |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ADJ *** |
Administration of Justice Elective |
3 |
| ADJ 212 |
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II |
3 |
| ADJ 237 |
Advanced Criminal Investigation |
3 |
| SOC *** |
Social Science Elective
(PSY 200 Recommended) |
3 |
| EEE *** |
Free Elective |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
Minimum Hours for Degree: 65
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