SVCC Catalog/Handbook 2017-2018
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86 Southside Virginia Community College<br />
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE<br />
(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)<br />
Award: Certificate<br />
Length: Thirty-four to thirty-five credit hour program<br />
Purpose: The Certificate of Administration of Justice is<br />
designed to train individuals for work in police and<br />
correctional facilities and for other jobs related to the<br />
administration of justice. This training is planned for<br />
both individuals preparing for criminal justice jobs and<br />
to supplement special training offered by agencies.<br />
Occupational Objectives: The following occupational<br />
titles represent examples of possible employment<br />
opportunities:<br />
Correctional Officer<br />
Law Enforcement Officer<br />
Private Security Officer<br />
Loss Prevention Specialist<br />
Claims Officer<br />
Public Safety Officer<br />
Program Description: This two-semester program is<br />
structured around a central core of courses that deal with<br />
the criminal justice system, criminal behavior, the law,<br />
and crisis intervention. In addition to these courses,<br />
students may also select electives in various specialized<br />
topics. Students with disabilities are eligible for admission<br />
to the program. Students are urged to consult with<br />
their faculty advisor or a counselor for assistance in<br />
planning their programs and selecting electives.<br />
Course<br />
Title<br />
Hours<br />
Lab<br />
FIRST SEMESTER<br />
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 0 1<br />
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 0 3<br />
OR<br />
ENG 137 Communication Processes I<br />
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 0 3<br />
SOC EEE Social Science Elective 1 3 0 3<br />
ADJ 100 Survey of Criminal Justice 3 0 3<br />
ADJ 105 Juvenile Justice System 3 0 3<br />
OR<br />
ADJ Elective<br />
Total 16 0 16<br />
SECOND SEMESTER<br />
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 0 3<br />
OR<br />
ENG 138 Communication Processes II<br />
OR<br />
CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking<br />
HLT/PED EEE Health or Physical Education 2 0 2<br />
ADJ 140 Introduction to Corrections 3 0 3<br />
ADJ 225 Courts and Administration of Justice 3 0 3<br />
ADJ 229 Law Enforcement and the Community 3 0 3<br />
MTH EEE General Education Math Elective 3 0 3<br />
Total 17 0 17<br />
Total credits .................................................................................................................................................................. 33<br />
1 Please see page 43 for a list of acceptable social science electives.
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