CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Course Code:
8702/8703
Course Description:
This one year program introduces students to law, public safety, corrections, and security practices. Students examine contemporary issues in the criminal justice system and explore crime scene investigation, criminal investigation, court procedures, crisis intervention, policing and juvenile justice. Students explore trends in correctional standards and in identifying and preventing terror threats. This course provides a foundation for careers as lawyers, as forensics specialists, and as law enforcement and corrections officers.
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Topics of Study: First Aid/AED/CPR Criminal Investigations Emergency Response Search & Seizure Arrest Procedures Patrol Operations Juvenile Justice Criminal Law Corrections Forensics Crime Scene Investigations |
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Campus Location: Butler Farm, Hampton Woodside Lane, Newport News Sessions: AM & PM Class Size: 20 students Credentials: Criminal Justice – NOCTI |
Career & Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA Work-Based Learning Opportunities: TBA Course Prerequisites: Completed 10th grade English with a grade of “C” or better Must possess a minimum of a GPA of 2.0 or above
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Instructor Bio:
Jeff Davis
757-766-1100 ext. 3368
United States Marine Corps & Reserves Veteran
Worked as a Jet Mechanic for the Government
BA from Hampton University & an MBA from Averett University
24+ years of law enforcement experience & served in a variety of different leadership roles
Served as an Adjunct Professor for Hampton University & Everest College
7 years of teaching experience at NHREC
Alfreada Brown-Kelly
757-874-4444 ext. 5541
Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice
Graduate of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA.
Earned a M.A. from ODU in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice
Published two journal articles with Hampton University
Author of 6 books
Sexual Assault Responder and Domestic Violence Advocate in Hampton & Newport News
Member of the Hampton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Projected Employment:
Overall employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
“Police Officers & Detectives” Occupational Outlook Handbook, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11 October, 2023. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/police-and-detectives.htm#tab-6
Career Pathways:
Police Officer
Detective
Corrections Officer
Emergency Management Director
Forensic Science Technician
