SVCC Catalog/Handbook 2017-2018
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58 Southside Virginia Community College<br />
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE<br />
(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)<br />
Award: Associate of Applied Science<br />
Length: Sixty-seven credit hour program<br />
Purpose: The purpose of the program is to prepare<br />
students for careers and promotional opportunities in<br />
various criminal justice agencies, and to supplement the<br />
specialized training provided by corrections and law<br />
enforcement academies, and other criminal justice<br />
agencies.<br />
Program Goals: A student completing the Administration<br />
of Justice program should: (1) demonstrate a sound<br />
understanding of the three major components of the<br />
criminal justice system; (2) demonstrate an understanding<br />
of criminal behavior and of the major causes of crime<br />
and delinquency; (3) demonstrate an understanding of the<br />
ethical issues involved in working in the criminal justice<br />
system; (4) demonstrate an understanding of the<br />
substantive and procedural law and its impact on the<br />
criminal justice practitioners and society; (5) demonstrate<br />
a commitment to the continued development and<br />
maintenance of effective written and oral skills; (6) and<br />
given a case study or crime scene scenario, the student<br />
should be able to effectively investigate, and analyze the<br />
situation.<br />
Southside Virginia Community College fully supports<br />
Tech Prep linkages with high schools. College programs<br />
are designed to provide a seamless transition between<br />
high school Tech Prep and college technical and engineering<br />
programs.<br />
Although the program emphasizes practical knowledge<br />
for operational personnel at all levels, it may also satisfy<br />
freshman and sophomore transfer requirements for<br />
those students who desire to complete a four-year<br />
bachelor’s level program in criminal justice, or the administration<br />
of justice. Students who plan to transfer to a<br />
senior college or university to complete a baccalaureate<br />
degree program are encouraged to consult with their<br />
advisor and the senior institution to which they plan to<br />
transfer for assistance in planning their program.<br />
<strong>SVCC</strong> has formal program transfer agreements with the<br />
following Colleges and Universities: Longwood University,<br />
Old Dominion University, Ferrum College, and<br />
Virginia State University.<br />
Occupational Objectives: This program provides practical<br />
knowledge for correctional officers, correctional<br />
supervisors and administrators, local and state law<br />
enforcement officers, and others responsible for the administration<br />
of justice.<br />
The following occupational titles represent examples of<br />
possible employment opportunities:<br />
Law Enforcement Officer<br />
Correctional Officer<br />
Jail Correctional Officer<br />
Corrections Supervisor<br />
Private Security Officer<br />
Commercial and Industrial Security Officer<br />
Crime Scene/Evidence Technician<br />
Local Probation Officer<br />
Game Warden<br />
Private/Governmental Investigator<br />
Public Safety Officer<br />
It should be noted that certain criminal justice agencies<br />
and positions require applicants: to be in good physical<br />
condition and be free of any mental or physical condition<br />
which might adversely affect his/her performance,<br />
have normal vision and hearing, weight must be proportional<br />
to height, be of good moral character, and not<br />
have felony or serious misdemeanor convictions. Background<br />
investigations prior to being hired may include<br />
criminal, traffic, financial, social, and psychological<br />
evaluations. Students are encouraged to check with any<br />
prospective employing agency in order to determine any<br />
special employment requirements. Students with disabilities<br />
are eligible for admission to the program.<br />
Program Description: This program is structured<br />
around a central core of courses which offer the student<br />
an understanding of the police, courts, corrections,<br />
substantive and procedural law, evidence, criminal<br />
behavior, causes of crime and delinquency, and crisis<br />
intervention. Electives include: forensic science, private<br />
investigation, forensic psychology, criminal investigation,<br />
and firearms and marksmanship training. Instruction<br />
includes both the theoretical concepts and practical<br />
applications needed for success in criminal justice or<br />
related fields. Students are urged to consult with their<br />
faculty advisor or a counselor for assistance in planning<br />
their programs and selecting electives.
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