Criminal Justice, AAS
This two-year program prepares students for jobs in criminal justice and law enforcement.
Students will learn to model appropriate and ethical behavior during criminal justice simulations; understand the components of the criminal justice system; explain the purpose of the juvenile justice system; understand different theories for what causes crime; and analyze interactive approaches of law enforcement agencies and the citizens they serve. This degree has options for transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree at Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia State University.
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Tuition Assistance
This major is eligible for G3 tuition assistance for qualified students.
Career Paths
Jobs in this field include corrections officer, security officer, and investigator.
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Sarah Brown
Program Head, Criminal Justice
November 24 - Chester Campus
Brightpoint’s EMS program is holding a mass casualty incident training exercise for its students on Monday, November 24, from approximately 4:00 – 10:00 p.m., at the Chester Campus. This is an active-learning exercise designed to simulate real-world crisis scenarios. Passersby may notice activity in and around Beacon Hall related to the training, including individuals acting as patients and EMS students responding with equipment. This exercise is only open to those participating in the training.