Purpose: The curriculum is designed to provide a broad foundation which will prepare the student to enter any of the varied fields in the criminal justice system or to prepare for professional advancement. The occupational objectives include: local, state and federal enforcement officers, police officers, private or government investigators, adult/juvenile corrections officers, probation/parole officers and counselors.
Transfer Program to George Mason University: All credits awarded in this degree program will transfer to George Mason University under the "2 + 2" curricula agreement. Exceptions are the STD elective and PED courses (Physical Education). The program is designed to accommodate those students who plan to transfer to George Mason University to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement.
Special Curriculum Admission Requirements: Students are advised that many criminal justice agencies require excellent moral character and a written record of conduct prior to consideration for employment. Adjustments in curriculum may be made with faculty approval to enable a student to transfer to a four-year criminal justice program. This program is included under the Safe Streets Act of 1968 for S.L.E.O.E.P. grants and loans. See a financial aid counselor for details.
Credits
First Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ADJ 100 Survey of Criminal Justice .............. 3
ADJ 107 Survey of Criminology ................... 3
ADJ 111 Law Enf. Organ. & Admin. I or
ADJ 140 Intro. to Corrections ............... 3
ENG 111 College Composition I ................... 3
(1) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
(2) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
STD Elective .................................... 1
ADJ 105 The Juvenile Justice System ............. 3
(3) ADJ Elective .................................... 3
___ General elective ............................ 3
(4) MTH Elective .................................... 3
(1) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
(2) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 17 16
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ADJ 211 Criminal Law, Evid. & Proc. I ........... 3
ADJ 216 Organized Crime & Corruption ............ 3
ADJ 236 Prin./Criminal Investigation ............ 3
ADJ Elective .................................... 3
(5) CIS 100 Intro. to Information Systems ........... 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
ADJ 212 Criminal Law, Evid. & Proc. II .......... 3
(6) ADJ 215 Report Writing .......................... 3
ADJ 237 Adv. Criminal Investigation or
ADJ 248 Probation/Parole/Treatment .......... 3
ADJ Elective .................................... 2
PLS 135 American National Politics .............. 3
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Total Credits 18 14
Total minimum credits for the Administration of Justice major (A.A.S. degree) = 65.
Although not required as part of this program, students planning to transfer to George Mason University (GMU) may wish to complete eight hours of a laboratory science while attending NVCC. Check the current GMU Catalog or contact a GMU faculty advisor if you have questions.
(1) The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(2) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology). PSY 201-202 or SOC 201-202 are recommended.
(3) Students interested in a career in the field of corrections should take corrections courses as ADJ electives.
(4) MTH elective approved by faculty advisor.
(5) Or CIS elective approved by faculty advisor.
(6) The successful completion of ENG 111 is a prerequisite for ADJ 215.