The Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree: Criminal Justice Specialization program is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice. By completing this specialization, students should be able to complete the lower division requirements for a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice.

In order to be assured that courses transfer to meet lower division requirements at the specific institution the student plans to transfer to and the major anticipated, students should consult their academic advisor to schedule their courses. Students are also encouraged to investigate guaranteed admission agreements (GAA), available for many colleges and universities in Virginia, contact their selected college?s admissions office, and consult their selected college?s transfer guide if one is available. College navigators and academic advisors can assist with locating these resources.

The following employers hire applicants with 4-year degrees in criminal justice:
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
State and national parks
State and federal prisons, local law enforcement and corrections agencies
Private security corporations and protective service
Risk management/assessment companies
Private investigative services
Border patrol
U.S. Customs
Child protective services