Criminal Justice I

Career Studies Certificates
Degree
Criminal Justice I Career Studies Certificate
Length
One semester
Purpose

This career studies certificate is designed as a stackable credential that introduces students to the field and allows all courses successfully completed to be applied to the Criminal Justice program. 

Occupational Objectives

 The occupational objectives are to provide a basic foundation in this field that does not require a degree or individuals who wish to increase their knowledge and/or skill.  Courses in this program can be used as stackable credentials.

Requirements

Admission to the Career Studies Certificate program is based upon the general requirements for admission to the college.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
ADJ 100
Survey of Criminal Justice
 3 0 3
ADJ 233
Multiculturalism in Policing
 3 0 3
ADJ 138 1
Defensive Tactics
 1 0 1
ADJ 201
Criminology
 3 0 3
ADJ 211
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I
 3 0 3
ADJ 227
Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
CRJU 315
SDV 100
College Success Skills
 1 0 1
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 17 0 17