<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Virginia College's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is online and campus-based. You'll have the opportunity to learn about criminal justice, corrections, criminology, juvenile justice, white collar crime, terrorism, gangs, organized crime, and criminal law. You could also learn about criminal procedure, ethics, security, forensic science, investigations, and research methods. This program gives you a chance to study local, state, and federal court systems. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you're interested in Virginia College's Criminal Justice program, you should want to work in law enforcement and help others. Applicants to Virginia College programs should have a high school diploma or GED. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To earn Virginia College's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice you must complete 180 credit hours. You'll take 84 credits of concentration courses and 24 credits of concentration electives. In addition, you'll complete 16 credits of foundation courses and 56 credits of general education courses. </p> <p><u>Foundation Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>AOM 1010</td><td> Keyboarding</td></tr> <tr><td>AOM 1100</td><td> Word Processing</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 1010</td><td> Learning Framework</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 1020</td><td> Career Exploration/Planning</td></tr> </table><p><u>Concentration Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 1010</td><td> Introduction to Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 1050</td><td> Criminal Procedure</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 1400</td><td> Introduction to Corrections</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 1500</td><td> Courts in America</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 1600</td><td> Criminal Justice Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 2010</td><td> Criminology</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 2030</td><td> Juvenile Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 2050</td><td> Police in America</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 2490</td><td> Business, Corporate, and Industrial Security</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 2900</td><td> Introduction to Forensic Science</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 3000</td><td> Criminal Investigations</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 3030</td><td> White Collar Crime</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 3150</td><td> Research Methods in Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 3470</td><td> Criminal Justice Management and Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 4000</td><td> Comparative Criminal Justice Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 4060</td><td> Terrorism</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 4215</td><td> Community-Oriented Policing and Problem Solving</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 4320</td><td> Gangs</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 4340</td><td> Organized Crime</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 4400</td><td> Crime Scene Investigation</td></tr> <tr><td>LGA 1800</td><td> Criminal Law</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you complete the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program at Virginia College, you could be able to pursue employment in the law enforcement or legal fields. Your work might involve making communities better places to live. You could be involved with investigations or litigation. Job titles you might be interested in include: </p> <ul><li>Corrections officer </li><li>Courtroom administrator </li><li>Detective </li><li>Investigator </li><li>Juvenile delinquency case manager </li><li>Paralegal </li><li>Parole officer </li><li>Police officer </li><li>Private security officer </li><li>Probation officer </li></ul><p><i>Advanced degrees may not be offered at Virginia College, and credits may not be transferable.</i></p>