Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

As the Criminal Justice field has experienced strong and rapid growth in the past decade, it is anticipated that the need for skilled workers will continue to increase. Students completing the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice will:

• Understand and be able to function within federal and state legal systems.
• Possess the basic skills of writing, reading for information, critical thinking, and applied mathematics necessary to be successful in the Criminal Justice field.
• Successfully complete entry level or pre-employment examinations for law enforcement agencies and correctional institutions.
• Successfully obtain employment or promotion within the criminal justice field including but not limited to:
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Correctional institutions
  • Court systems
  • Private security agencies

Students in the Criminal Justice Program are subject to the Community and Technical College’s requirements for admissions, basic skills testing, and appropriate course placement, including mandated remedial courses, which are not counted toward completion of the program. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College requirements regarding academic standards, student conduct, and graduation procedures also apply.