Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice Foundations

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 in the Administration of Justice field. The courses in this career studies certificate are also foundational courses in the Applied Science Degree in Administration of Justice. Students completing the Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate may complete the courses required by the Criminal Justice Advanced


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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 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
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree Students completing the Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate may complete the courses required for the Criminal Justice Advanced Career Studies Certificate to earn an additional career studies certificate.
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
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice Advanced
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Program Credit Requirements
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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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
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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.levelupvirginia.org/decide/choosing-the-right-fit
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
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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
Northern Virginia Community CollegeCriminal Justice: Homeland Security Specialization, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Criminal Justice MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeCriminal Justice, A.A.SAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeCriminology and Criminal Justice, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice - Corrections ScienceAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice - Police ScienceAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (Forensic Science)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (Homeland Security)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (Public Law)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Marymount University Criminal Justice (BA)BachelorBachelor of Art4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science Criminal Justice and CriminologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityA.S. in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Science4-YearHybrid
Regent UniversityB.S. in Criminal JusticeBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearHybrid
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCriminal Justice, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCriminal Justice with concentration in Forensic Crime Scene Investigation, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal JusticeBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in Sociology and Criminal JusticeBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersPlan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.Management Occupations
11-9199.02Compliance ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.Management Occupations
25-1111.00Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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
33-1012.00First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.Protective Service Occupations
11-9199.08Loss Prevention ManagersPlan 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
11-9199.00Managers, All OtherAll managers not listed separately.Management Occupations
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.Management Occupations
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development ManagersLead 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
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations ManagersManage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.Management Occupations
Cost To Complete
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