Criminal Justice Certificate

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(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)

Award: Certificate

Length: Thirty-three credit hour program

Purpose: The Certificate of Criminal Justice is designed to train individuals for work in police and correctional facilities and for other jobs related to the administration of justice. This training is planned for both individuals preparing for criminal justice jobs and to supplement special training offered by agencies.

Occupational Objectives: The following occupational titles represent examples of possible employment opportunities:

Correctional Officer
Law Enforcement Officer
Private Security Officer
Loss Prevention Specialist
Claims Officer
Public Safety Officer

Program Description: This two-semester program is structured around a central core of courses that deal with the criminal justice system, criminal behavior, the law, and crisis intervention. In addition to these courses, students may also select electives in various specialized topics. Students with disabilities are eligible for admission to the program. Students are urged to consult with their faculty advisor or a counselor for assistance in planning their programs and selecting electives.

Contact For More Information:

Alfonzo Seward 434-949-1092

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Required Courses

First Semester

SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit(s)
ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: ENG 137 )
ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice 3 credit(s)
ADJ 105 - The Juvenile Justice System 3 credit(s)
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: ITE 115 )

Approved Social Science Elective: Choose One of the Following

Students should consult with the institution to which they are transferring to see which social science and humanities courses are required. Please see General Education Elective Course Selection for a list of acceptable social science and humanities electives.

HIS 121 - United States History I 3 credit(s)
HIS 122 - United States History II 3 credit(s)
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology 3 credit(s)
SOC 200 - Principles to Sociology 3 credit(s)
PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology 3 credit(s)

Total Credits: 16

Second Semester

ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: ENG 138 , CST 110 )
HLT/PED EEE - Health or Physical Education Elective 2 credit(s)
ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections 3 credit(s)
ADJ 225 - Courts and the Administration of Justice 3 credit(s)
ADJ 229 - Law Enforcement and the Community 3 credit(s)
MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: MTH 132 , MTH 154 , MTH 161 , MTH 245 )