Catalog: PVCC 2022-2023 College Catalog

Advanced Criminal Justice

Career Studies Certificate
Code: 221-400-47


Purpose: This program is directed to students who are seeking an entry-level position as well as students who currently hold an administrative support-related job, but wish to be promoted. This is a G3 program.  Students may qualify for free tuition, fees, and books.

Program Information: Occupational Objectives: Career development for individuals seeking positions such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; police officer; private or government investigator; or corrections officer. Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies: (1) excellent physical condition; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations. A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.

Required Courses

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGrade
ADJ 131 - Legal Evidence Credits: 3
ADJ 229 - Community Policing in Modern Society Credits: 3
ADJ 133 - Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional Credits: 3
ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation Credits: 3
ADJ ___ - ADJ Elective Credits: 3
ADJ 290 - Internship in Administration of Justice or  ADJ ___ - ADJ Elective    Credits: 3
PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics Credits: 3
ENG 112 - College Composition II Credits: 3

Total Credits: 24

Approved ADJ Electives include ADJ 110  ADJ 115 ADJ 116 ADJ 140 ADJ 170 ADJ 227 ADJ 232 ADJ 233  ADJ 240.