CATALOG: AA&S Transfer Degree: Criminal Justice Specialization

Length: 4 Semesters

The Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree: Criminal Justice Specialization program is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice. By completing this specialization, students should be able to complete the lower division requirements for a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice.

In order to be assured that courses transfer to meet lower division requirements at the specific institution the student plans to transfer to and the major anticipated, students should consult their academic advisor to schedule their courses. Students are also encouraged to investigate guaranteed admission agreements (GAA), available for many colleges and universities in Virginia, contact their selected college’s admissions office, and consult their selected college’s transfer guide if one is available. Counselors and academic advisors can assist with locating these resources.

The following employers hire applicants with 4-year degrees in criminal justice:

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • State and national parks
  • State and federal prisons, local law enforcement and corrections agencies
  • Private security corporations and protective service
  • Risk management/assessment companies
  • Private investigative services
  • Border patrol
  • U.S. Customs
  • Child protective services

Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into this program requires proficiency in English and mathematics. Students whose placement by VPT or other measures indicates a need for further preparation, will be placed in the appropriate developmental courses in English and mathematics. Although developmental course credits do not apply toward the degree, these courses prepare students for collegiate level work. Students required to take two or more developmental courses will need additional semesters to complete the degree.

Program Requirement
This curriculum should provide sufficient flexibility to meet lower division requirements for a majors in Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice and related fields at many colleges and universities, and should allow students to succeed in transferring to obtain a baccalaureate degree. It is extremely important for students to work closely with their academic advisors to ensure a successful transfer.

 

Curriculum

First Semester
Course # Course Title Lecture Lab Credits
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 0 3
HIS Approved Transfer History1 3 0 3
MTH Approved Transfer Mathematics2 3 0 3
Approved Transfer Lab Science3 3 3 4
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 0 1
Approved Transfer Social Science4 3 0 3
Semester Total 16 3 17
Second Semester
Course # Course Title Lecture Lab Credits
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 0 3
HIS Approved Transfer History1 3 0 3
MTH Approved Transfer Mathematics2 3 0 3
Approved Transfer Lab Science3 3 3 4
Approved Transfer Humanities/Fine Arts5 3 0 3
Semester Total 15 3 16
Third Semester
Course # Course Title Lecture Lab Credits
ITE 119 Information Literacy 3 0 3
ENG Approved 200 Level of American or English Literature or Advanced Composition Course6 3 0 3
ADJ 100 Survey of Criminal Justice 3 0 3
Approved Transfer Elective 7 3 0 3
Approved Transfer Elective7 3 0 3
Semester Total 15 0 15
Fourth Semester
Course # Course Title Lecture Lab Credits
Approved Transfer Humanities/Fine Arts5 3 0 3
Approved Transfer Social Science4 3 0 3
ADJ 201 Criminology I 3 0 3
ADJ 211 Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedure I 3 0 3
HLT/PED Health/Physical Education Elective 0 2 1
Semester Total 12 2 13
Total Minimum Credits: 61 1Courses used to fulfill this requirement: HIS 121, 122, 111, 112, 101, and 102. 2 Recommend MTH 154 and MTH 245. MTH 161 and higher math courses may replace MTH 154. Check your transfer institution. 3 Laboratory courses include BIO, CHM, PHY, GOL. 4 Courses used to fulfill this requirement: ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY, SOC. 5 Courses used to fulfill this requirement: HUM, MUS, ART, PHI, REL, ENG (lit). MUS and ART cannot be skills based. 6 Courses used to fulfill this requirement: ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252, 255, or 210. 7 Any ADJ or approved transfer elective may be used. Students should consult with their academic advisor to select courses required by their desired degree at their transfer institution.  

 

Last modified on 08-07-2018