Advanced Criminal Justice

This certificate is designed to provide students that have a job in the criminal justice system with the professional development necessary to be promoted to the next level of employment.  

This is a G3 program.  Students may qualify for free tuition, fees, and books.

Area of Interest

Education & Public Service

Related Programs

Foundations of Criminal Justice
Police Science

Program Dean

Olugbemiga Adekunle

PVCC Academic Division

Business, Mathematics and Technologies Division

Faculty Contact

Trisha Kipps

Program

Career Studies Certificate

Credit Hours

24

Required Courses

  • ADJ 131: Legal Evidence - 3 credits
  • ADJ 229: Law Enforcement and the Community - 3 credits
  • ADJ 236: Principles of Criminal Investigation - 3 credits
  • ADJ ___: ADJ Elective - 3 credits
  • ADJ 290 or ADJ ___: Internship or ADJ Elective - 3 credits
  • PLS 211: US Government I - 3 credits
  • PLS 212: US Government II - 3 credits
  • ENG 112: College Composition - 3 credits

Admissions Requirements

Admission to the College. There are no additional admission requirements for this program.

Program Information

Occupational Objectives:  Career development for individuals seeking position such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; or corrections officer.  Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies:  (1) excellent physical condition; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) 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 the employing agency prior to employment.