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Associate of Applied Science

PURPOSE: The Administration of Justice program is for students anticipating a career in the justice system, as well as for persons already employed in the justice system who want to enhance their professional standing and update their skills.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: The Administration of Justice program is designed for students who are planning careers in law enforcement, corrections (juvenile and adult), or employment in related agencies.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission

PROGRAM NOTES: The following high school units are strongly recommended for the Administration of Justice program: four units of English, three units of college preparatory mathematics, one unit of laboratory science, and two units of foreign language. There are no physical requirements such as height, weight, eyesight, and physical dexterity; however, the student should understand that there may be such requirements for employment in criminal justice agencies.

The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree curriculum is to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. Four-year college and university transfer opportunities for AAS degrees, if existing, are usually very specific in nature. Reynolds has formal transfer articulation agreements with four-year institutions that enable graduates who qualify to transfer courses completed in the AAS degree. These transfer articulation agreements are subject to change or expiration.

In addition, students may substitute some courses in the AAS degree curriculum with courses that typically transfer to senior institutions. Students interested in transferring in general or transferring under a formal transfer articulation agreement should consult with their faculty advisor upon program entry for further guidance.

Certain illegal activities and/or convictions may prohibit employment in law enforcement. Employing agencies may require additional training such as completion of a police academy for some positions. Employing agencies may have minimum age requirements for some positions and may require a physical examination.

COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 115. Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s computer competency exam administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 115. Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.

Order	Course	Title	Credits
1	SDV 100	College Success Skills	1
2	ADJ 100	Survey of Criminal Justice	3
3	ENG 111	College Composition I	3
4	ADJ 128	Patrol Administration and Operations	3
5	ITE 115	Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts	3
6	CST 100	Principles of Public Speaking	3
7	ADJ 105	The Juvenile Justice System	3
8	ADJ 130	Introduction to Criminal Law	3
9	ENG 112	College Composition II	3
10	______	Health/Personal Wellness Elective	2
11	ADJ 201	Criminology	3
12	ADJ 212	Criminal Law, Evidence, and Procedures I	3
13	______	Approved Mathematics or Science Elective	3
14	______	Social/Behavioral Science Elective	3
15	______	Major Technical or Related Course Option	3
16	ADJ 116	Special Enforcement Topics	3
17	PHI 220	Ethics	3
18	______	Approved Elective	3
19	______	200 Level Literature Course	3
20	______	Major Technical or Related Course Option	3
21	ADJ 290 or ______	Coordinated Internship or Major Technical or Related Course	3
22	______	Approved Elective	3
23	______	Approved Mathematics or Science Elective	3
TOTAL	Administration of Justice Associate of Applied Science		66

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Name	Program	Email	Phone
Sarah Jessie	Administration of Justice AAS	sjessie@reynolds.edu	804/523-5489

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