Program Pathway | PUBLIC SERVICE
Foundations of Criminal Justice
Career Studies Certificate
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Foundations of Criminal Justice Career Studies Certificate
This program in the Foundations of Criminal Justice is designed to use as a stackable credential in the Criminal Justice AAS degree. You will learn about the criminal justice system and theories and policies related to the causes of crime and punishment. Upon completion, you are eligible to take Corrections (Level 2) or Law Enforcement (Level 2).
Program Length 1/2 year (1 semester) Career Opportunities Local and state law enforcement, corrections officer, industrial/private security
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-of-state 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 | 1 Semester First Semester (Fall) ENG 111 English Composition I 3 SDV 101 Orientation to College Success 1 ITE 119 or Information Literacy or Intro. to Digital & Info. Literacy 3 ITE 152 & Computer Applications ADJ 100 Survey of Criminal Justice 3 ADJ 130 Criminal Law 3 ADJ 133 Ethics & the Criminal Justice Professional 3 SOC 236 Criminology 3 TOTAL CREDITS 19
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.