Criminal Justice
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: The Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to prepare for a career in the criminal justice system. This program of study also provides students with the necessary foundation to proceed to the next level of higher education, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Police Science.
Admission Requirements: Admission to the College. There are no additional admission requirements for this program.
Occupational Objectives: Career development for individual seeding positions such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state or federal law enforcement officer; police officer; private or government investigator; or corrections officer. Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies: (1) excellent physical condition, free from any physical or mental conditions which might adversely affect acceptance or performance as a law enforcement officer; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) excellent moral character: no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations. A background investigation is usually conducted by employing agency prior to employment.
Gainful Employment Disclosure Form
For more information, contact:
Dr. Chuck Bohleke, Dean
Division of Business, Mathematics & Technologies
434.961.5348
hbohleke@pvcc.edu
