Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice is a program taught at Wytheville Community College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Four-semester (two-year) program) options.

The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice at Wytheville Community College is a four-semester (two-year) program designed to expand student knowledge for employment in law enforcement. The curriculum is applicable to both a preparatory student and an active police officer. It can also support transfer to a four-year institution through articulation agreements, with some students enrolling as a junior.

About one-half of the curriculum includes courses in Criminal Justice, with the rest in related areas, general education, and electives. Instruction includes theoretical concepts and practical applications for law enforcement or related activities. A coordinated internship is required for all students toward the Associate Degree unless waived by the college in lieu of approved course work when employed by a criminal justice agency; it includes assignment in public governmental criminal justice agencies for 180 hours during one semester.

Modules

• Survey of Criminal Justice
• Criminology
• Multiculturalism in Policing
• Defensive Tactics
• Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I
• Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel
• Computer Applications in Criminal Justice
• Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II
• Report Writing
• Principles of Criminal Investigation
• Forensic Science I
• Coordinated Internship in Criminal Justice

The minimum requirements for admission in Criminal Justice at Wytheville Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Wytheville Community College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Wytheville Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Criminal Justice.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the college, entry into the Corrections Science program requires the following:

• A personal interview with a member of the Criminal Justice Faculty.
• Competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.
• Other factors to consider are physical condition, hearing, color vision, sight, weight, and moral character.

Competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.wcc.vccs.edu/program/administration-justice

• Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Officers
• Game Warden
• Commercial and Industrial Security
• Private Security
• Transfer to Four Year College

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.