Police Science
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Degree Program: Protective Services
Length: Four-Semester (two-year) curriculum
Purpose: The curriculum in Protective Services is designed to improve the
knowledge and skills of the practitioner in criminal justice and to prepare individuals
for career service in this field.
Occupational Objectives:
Police
Officer
Investigator
Probation
and Parole Worker
Security
Officer
Local,
State, or Federal Enforcement Officer
Juvenile
Parole Officer
Corrections
Officer
Admissions Requirements: In addition to meeting the admission requirements
established for
the college, the applicant should consult with the program head to see if he/she would
meet
specialized requirements for the criminal justice agency with which he/she plans to seek
employment. Any person who has been convicted of a felony or of any offense involving
turpitude or violence is ineligible for admission to this program. Enrollment in certain
ADJ
courses may be restricted to persons who have been accepted into the program.
Program Requirements: Approximately one-half of the curriculum will include
courses in
administration of justice with the remaining courses in related areas, general education,
and
electives. Instruction will include both the theoretical concepts and practical
applications
needed for future success in criminal justice careers. Each student is advised to consult
with
his/her counselor and faculty advisor in planning a program and selecting electives. Upon
completion of the four-semester program, the graduate will be awarded the Associate in
Applied
Science in Protective Services.
The student is required to complete a sequence of courses and learning experiences
provided at
the college. The Police Science program faculty reserves the right to recommend, through
appropriate channels, the withdrawal of any student who does not exhibit suitable
attendance,
behavior, and adherence to the regulations governing student conduct as outlined in the
student
handbook.
Students must complete all Police Science courses listed in the first year of the
curriculum
before being allowed to enter the second year Police Science courses. Exceptions may be
approved by the Division Chairman upon faculty recommendation.
A student must have a "C" or above in all Police Science courses to remain in
the program. A
grade of "C" or above in any related requirements is a prerequisite for
continuing in the Police
Science program. Exceptions may be approved by the Division Chairman upon faculty
recommendation.
Students who wish to transfer to four-year institutions should acquaint themselves with
the
requirements of the college or university to which transfer is contemplated. Such students
should consult with their faculty advisor at Virginia Highlands Community College in
planning
their programs.
Subject to approval of the college, the Associate in Applied Science program in
Protective
Services may be modified to some extent to satisfy transfer requirements at other
institutions.
Program Progression: Any student who earns a final grade lower than
"C" in any Police Science course or SOC 235 or 236 must repeat the course and
earn a final grade of "C" or better before taking the next course in the
sequence.
A student must obtain permission from the Police Science faculty to continue in the Police Science program under the following conditions:
(1) repeating a course with a grade below "C,"
(2) withdrawal from a Police Science course,
(3) cumulative GPA below 2.0
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
POLICE SCIENCE
Associate in Applied Science
(To see a course syllabus click the appropriate button)
First Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Course Credits |
| STD 100 | Orientation | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ADJ 100 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ITE | Fundamentals of ITE Skills ITE 100 or ITE 115 |
3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 120 | Human Relations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EEE | Related Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals: | 16 | 1 | 16 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Course Credits |
| ADJ 111 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ADJ 130 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ADJ 115 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| *MTH | Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EEE | ***Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals: | 18 | 0 | 18 |
Third Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Course Credits |
| ADJ 236 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ADJ 171 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| ADJ 227 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SOC 235 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| EEE | *** Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals: | 15 | 3 | 16 |
Fourth Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Course Credits |
| ADJ 172 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| ADJ 237 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HLT 121 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SOC 236 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| **Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Totals: | 17 | 3 | 18 |
Total Minimum Credits required for the AAS Degree in Protective Services
(Major: Police Science) 68
*For students planning to transfer to a four-year institution, MTH 163 Pre-calculus mathematics is required. All others MTH 141, Business Mathematics I.
**Humanities: ART 101-102 Art History and Appreciation, ENG 241-242 Survey of American Literature I-II, ENG 252-252 Survey of World Literature I-II, FRE 101-102 Beginning French, FRE 201-202 Intermediate French, MUS 121-122 Music Appreciation, REL 200, 201 Religion, SPA 101-102 Beginning Spanish, SPA 201-202 Intermediate Spanish, SPD 130 Introduction to the Theatre, SPD 250 Art of the Film, or other acceptable humanities.
***Social Science Courses include: ECO 201,202; GEO 210, 220; PLS 135, 211, 212; PSY 200; SOC 200; HIS 101, 102; HIS 121, 122.
Notes on Electives:
Unless otherwise indicated, electives must be chosen from disciplines outside the student's area of specialization.