Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice Advanced

Career Studies Certificate

Rappahannock Community College

This certificate program is designed for those who want to pursue the study of subjects related to the criminal justice system and to prepare students for entry-level positions and career advancement opportunities in the Administration of Justice field. This curriculum builds on the knowledge of the administration of justice field taught in the Criminal Justice Foundation Career Justice Career Studies Certificate. Students who have completed the Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate may complete the courses required in the Criminal Justice Advanced Career Studies Certificate to earn an additional Career Studies Certificate and complete classes required by Administration of Justice in Applied Science Degree to earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree. While non-sequential courses in the Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate can be taken simultaneously with courses in the Criminal Justice Advanced Career Studies Certificate. completion of the Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate is a prerequisite for obtaining the Criminal Justice Advanced Career Studies Certificate.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	This career studies certificate is designed for those who want to pursue the study of subjects related to the criminal justice system and to prepare students for entry-level positions and career advancement opportunities in the Administration of Justice field.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Students must select a course for each course requirement from the applicable required course list. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Rappahannock Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	Students completing this career studies certificate are encouraged to continue on to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administration of Justice.
Program Successes & Highlights	The courses in this career studies certificate are foundational courses required in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administration of Justice.

Related Programs & Certifications

On Completion You Are Ready For

Credential

Certificate in Law Enforcement

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Credential That Prepares You For This Program

Credential

Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice Foundations

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Program Credit Requirements

Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

Requirements

Required Credits

Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice Advanced

Requirement Notes

Requirement Notes:

A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the program is required for graduation.

Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice Advanced

Requirement Notes

Requirement Notes:

A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the program is required for graduation.

Residency requirement

Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 13 credits may be applied to this program.

Course requirements

ENG 111-College Composition I

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

Social Science Electives

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

ADJ 201-Criminology

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:

ADJ 236-Prin of Crim Investig

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

HLT 121-Intro Drug Use & Abuse

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:

ADJ 116-Special Enforcemnt Top

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator. Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your program of study. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your program of study. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator.
Credit for Prior Learning	Y
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Rappahannock Community College

College Level Information

Transfer Center

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Transfer Admission Application

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Transfer Student Aid

Financial Aid for Transfer Students

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Number of Transfer Students

156

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	https://www.schev.edu/students/making-decisions-about-college
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance.
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Averett University	Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Criminal Justice	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Specialization in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Criminal Justice Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Police Science	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Criminal Justice, A.A.S (formerly Administration of Justice, A.A.S.)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community College	Criminal Justice: Homeland Security Specialization, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice - Corrections Science	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice - Police Science	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (Forensic Science)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (Homeland Security)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (Public Law)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Marymount University	Criminal Justice (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Art	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Science Criminology and Criminal Justice	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Criminal Justice with concentration in Forensic Crime Scene Investigation, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Regent University	A.S. in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Science	4-Year	Hybrid
Regent University	B.S. in Criminal Justice	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.	Management Occupations
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.	Management Occupations
25-1111.00	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
33-1012.00	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.	Protective Service Occupations
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers	Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other	All managers not listed separately.	Management Occupations
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers	Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.	Management Occupations
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers	Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.	Management Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 18 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice Advanced at Rappahannock Community College These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$163	Per Credit	$2,934	$0	$2,934	Eligibility Requirements apply based on Code of Virginia regulations
Fees
Student Activity Fee	$3	Per Credit	$54	0	$54
Service Fee	$4	Per Credit	$72	0	$72

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.