Based on the articulation agreement between the Virginia Community College System and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, students who have satisfactorily documented successful completion of the VA State Police Academy or a regional and independent certified training academy may be awarded the following credit. Appropriate documentation is required and must be submitted to the Administration of Justice program head or the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Credit for the courses listed below is not transferable to four-year colleges or universities.
Police Academy Certificates Form (PDF)
Entry Level Law Enforcement Training
| Subject | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 100 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 credits |
| ADJ 115 | Patrol Operations | 3 credits |
| ADJ 229 | Community Policing in Modern Society | 3 credits |
| ADJ 236 | Criminal Investigation | 3 credits |
| HLT 110 | Personal and Community Health | 3 credits |
Entry Level Jailor/Court Services
| Subject | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 140 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 credits |
| ADJ 146 | Adult Correctional Institutions | 3 credits |
General Instructor Development
| Subject | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CST 100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 credits |
Leadership Development
| Subject | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 195 | Leadership Topics in Administration of Justice | 3 credits |
| ADJ 295 | Police Administration | 3 credits |
- Credit for Prior Learning Home
- Prior Learning/Graduation Requirements
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- DANTES Subject Standardized Tests Program (DSST)
- Credit for Credentials
- Military Training
- Credit by Evaluated Program (ACE/NCCRS)
- Experiential Learning/Work Experience
- Previous College Transfer Credit
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Credit by Exam (Challenge & IB Exams)
Contact Us
Cathy Ferguson
Credit for Prior Learning Specialist
540-857-6825
cplinfo@virginiawestern.edu
Records Office
records@virginiawestern.edu
Chapman Hall C107
855-874-6690
Fax: 540-857-6102
Mailing Address:
3094 Colonial Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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