Program Pathway | PUBLIC SERVICE
Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science Degree
info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Revised 11/06/2023
Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science Degree Think you might be interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or corrections? This Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare you for careers and leadership roles in the field of criminal justice. Appropriate for entering students or the experienced officer, this program focuses on specific aspects of courts, corrections and law enforcement. Upon completion, you are prepared for career service, advancement in your field or transfer to a four year program. While completing the AAS Degree, students will also complete the Foundations of Criminal Justice Career Studies Certificate and either the Corrections or Law Enforcement Career Studies Certificate.
Program Length 2 years (4 semesters) Career Opportunities Law enforcement, Corrections Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, Security Officer, Juvenile Worker, Investigator
Is this pathway for you? Yes, if you wish to serve and protect others through dedication to public service.
G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition
and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll
save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-ofstate students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
Robin Widener has a B.A. in Sociology, an M.S. in Criminal Justice, and an M.A. degree in Human Services Counseling: Crisis Response and Trauma. She has over 27 years of experience in the Criminal Justice System and is a guest instructor for several state and local organizations.
Robin Widener
Program Coordinator OTC 110 rwidener@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2408
YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 4 Semesters First Semester (Fall) ENG 111 College Composition I 3 ADJ 100 Survey of Criminal Justice 3 SOC 266 Race and Ethnicity 3 ITE 152 or Intro. to Digital & Info. Literacy & Computer Applications 3 ITE 119 or Information Literacy SDV 101 Orientation to College Success 1 EEE Social Science Elective* 3 TOTAL CREDITS 16 Second Semester (Spring) ENG 112 College Composition II MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning ADJ 130 Criminal Law ADJ 140 Introduction to Corrections ADJ 236 Principles of Investigation EEE Social Science Elective* TOTAL CREDITS
Third Semester (Fall) ADJ 133 Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional ADJ 171 Forensic Science I ADJ 237 Advanced Criminal Investigation SOC 235 Juvenile Delinquency EEE Related Elective*
3 3 3 3 3 3 18
TOTAL CREDITS
3 4 3 3 3 16
Fourth Semester (Spring) ADJ 111 Law Enforcement Organization & Administration I ADJ 227 Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel ADJ 229 Community Policing in Modern Society SOC 236 Criminology EEE Humanities Elective* ADJ 138 Defensive Tactics TOTAL CREDITS
3 3 3 3 3 2 17
*For certain courses, substitutions are permitted. Visit vhcc.edu/GenEdCore and talk with your faculty advisor.
Why start at Virginia Highlands? For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
Career Services & Job Opportunities! Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.
17:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
80+
Programs of Study
84%
of Students Get Financial Aid
#1 College in the Region
Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards Program - from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.
vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | info@vhcc.edu PO BOX 828, Abingdon, VA 24212 VHCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Si necesita ayuda en espanol, marque el numero 276-739-2559.