Credit Earned for Criminal Justice Certifications Held
Upon completing twelve (12) hours of approved Criminal Justice courses at CVCC, students may be awarded credit for certifications that meet relevant national standards determined by the Criminal Justice Lead Instructor. A maximum of 17 hours of non-traditional credit may be awarded and applied toward graduation. Official certification of completion of approved State Law Enforcement/Corrections Academy work must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Certifications must be either an academic transcript from the State POST Academy/College, a certificate of completion, or a letter on official letterhead from the State Law Enforcement Academy/College.
| CREDIT FOR NON-TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC WORK COMPARISON TABLE | ||
|---|---|---|
| LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY CERTIFICATIONS | COLLEGE CREDIT THAT MAY BE AWARDED TOWARD THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE | CREDIT HOURS |
| Equivalent Certification | CRJ 110 Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Equivalent Certification | CRJ 140 Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| Equivalent Certification | CRJ 216 Police Organization and Administration | 3 |
| Equivalent Certification | Equivalent Certification CRJ 220 Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| Equivalent Certification | Equivalent Certification Other CRJ courses per POST Certification | 3 |
The certificate program is designed to provide students with a specialized skill set to compete in the job market or upgrade their skills for job advancement in criminal justice and law enforcement. Courses can be completed online or in class within three (3) semesters, and the certificate courses can be applied toward the A.A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice.