Criminal Justice
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Criminal Justice
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/adj/
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/
Possible occupations for graduates (depending upon the level of education and training): police officer, state trooper, deputy sheriff, jailer, correctional officer, loss prevention officer, dispatcher, police records technician, deputy clerk (court), security officer.
The A.A.S. degree program with a major in Criminal 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. Some courses in this degree may be applied to baccalaureate degrees at four-year institutions.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 100 | Survey of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ADJ 110 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ITE 152 | Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
HLT/PED/EMS | Health/Physical Education/Emergency Medical Services Elective | |
| Defensive Tactics | ||
| SDV 101 | Orientation to (Criminal Justice, Law, and Forensics Professions) | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ADJ 133 | Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Law 2 | ||
| Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I | ||
| Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel | ||
| Correctional Law 2 | ||
| ADJ or other Approved Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Business Mathematics | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Psychology of Personal Adjustment | ||
| Principles of Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Communication | ||
| Techniques of Interviewing 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Patrol Procedures 2 | ||
| Police Communications and Records 2 | ||
| Introduction to Corrections | ||
| Introduction to Security Administration 2 | ||
| ADJ 229 | Community Policing in Modern Society | 3 |
| ADJ or other Approved Elective 1 | 3 | |
| ADJ elective (any course with ADJ prefix) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ADJ 105 | The Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| ADJ or other Approved Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Criminology | ||
| Seminar and Project | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Literature/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| United States History to 1877 | ||
| United States History Since 1865 | ||
| U.S. Government & Politics | ||
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-62 | |
- 1
This requirement may be fulfilled with any ADJ class, or any of the following: ACC 211, BUS 100, UMS, ASL, SPA, EMS, or an approved sociology or psychology elective.
- 2
Credit for this course is currently being awarded only through Credit for Prior Learning for Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services training or transfer of credit awarded at another college. Contact an academic advisor for more information.
Criminal Justice Foundations
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/
Purpose: To provide a foundation for students who aspire to further study or pursue careers in criminal justice. This career studies certificate is an entry pathway for students who are interested in learning about the criminal justice system. The courses in this career studies certificate may transfer to four-year institutions, and all can be applied to the A.A.S. in Criminal Justice. The career studies certificate may benefit professionals who are working in criminal justice jobs and need college courses for promotion.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 100 | Survey of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ADJ 133 | Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional | 3 |
| ADJ 201 | Criminology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I | ||
| Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel | ||
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ITE 152 | Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications | 3 |
| SDV | Student Development | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |
Criminal Justice Advanced
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Potential Additional Funding Information: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/
Purpose: To provide a specialized knowledge for students who aspire to pursue careers in criminal justice. The courses in this career studies certificate all apply to the A.A.S in Criminal Justice. The career studies certificate may benefit professionals who are working in criminal justice jobs and need college courses for promotion.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 105 | The Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| ADJ 110 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| ADJ 140 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| ADJ 229 | Community Policing in Modern Society | 3 |
| CST 110 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| SPA 150 | Spanish for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| HLT/PED/EMS | Health/Physical Education/Emergency Medical Services Elective | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 | |
Applications in Law Enforcement
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/adj/
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 Criminal Justice.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 100 | Survey of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ADJ 110 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I | ||
| Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel | ||
| ITE 152 | Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Applications in Law Enforcement Leadership and Supervision (Pending Approval)
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/adj/
Purpose: The career studies certificate in Law Enforcement Leadership and Supervision -- CSC is designed for individuals in management and leadership positions in criminal justice and law enforcement occupations. It focuses on critical problem-solving ethics, managing diverse employees, and leadership skills.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 110 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| ADJ 111 | Law Enforcement Organization & Administration I | 3 |
| ADJ 130 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 |
| ADJ 133 | Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional | 3 |
| ADJ 298 | Seminar and Project | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |