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Public Service Technology: Administration of Justice
Associate of Applied Science Degree:
• Administration of Justice
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Administration of Justice
offers a broad educational foundation, as well as specialized focus areas in
law enforcement, criminology, corrections, and industrial security. Students
who complete this degree are prepared for careers in various areas of law
enforcement, with opportunities for leadership in their chosen fields.
For those who wish to continue their education pursuits beyond the
associate degree, Tidewater Community College has entered into formal
articulation agreements with Old Dominion University and Saint Leo
University. Under such agreements, students may transfer all qualified
course work into one of these institutions. Individuals interested in this
option are encouraged to consult with a TCC advisor early in their academic
program, and to review the ODU and/or St. Leo catalog and transfer guide
for additional details.
Associate of
Applied Science Degree: Administration of Justice (400)
| SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ADJ 110 |
Introduction to Law Enforcement |
3 |
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ADJ 111 |
Law Enforcement Organization and Administration I |
3 |
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ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
Placement |
PSY 255 |
Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior
(or ADJ 247)
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3 |
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SDV 100 |
College Success Skills |
1 |
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Social Science Elective1 |
3 |
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16 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ADJ 140 |
Introduction to Corrections |
3 |
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ADJ 201 |
Criminology |
3 |
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ENG 112 |
College Composition II |
3 |
ENG 111 |
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Social Science Elective1 |
3 |
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Humanities Elective1 |
3 |
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15 |
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| SEMESTER 3 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ADJ 105 |
The Juvenile Justice System |
3 |
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ADJ 211 |
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I |
3 |
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Elective1 |
3 |
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Health/Physical Education Elective1 |
2 |
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Mathematics Elective1 |
3 |
Placement |
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Science with Lab Elective1 |
4 |
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18 |
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| SEMESTER 4 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
ADJ 212 |
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II |
3 |
ADJ 211 |
ADJ 236 |
Principles of Criminal Investigation |
3 |
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ADJ 299 |
Supervised Study in ADJ |
4 |
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CST 100 |
Principles of Public Speaking2 |
3 |
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Science with Lab Elective1 |
4 |
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17 |
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66 |
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1 Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2011-2012 catalog. See your academic
advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
2 Students may substitute CST 110 for CST 100.
Additional Resources: TCC's Administration of Justice website
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