Government, Human Services, Law and Public Safety

Degree programs in the areas of public service include criminal justice, human services social work and paralegal studies. They are administered by the Division of Engineering, Business and Public Services. For additional information about these programs, please contact the Division of Engineering, Business and Public Services: (804) 706-5121 (Chester Campus, Godwin Hall, G108) or (804) 594-1480 (Midlothian Campus, Hamel Hall, H206).

The Criminal Justice program provides students with opportunities to develop and improve skills necessary for successful employment as local, state or federal law enforcement or correctional officers; commercial and industrial security officers; and private or government investigators.

The Paralegal Studies Program gives the student a broad range of employment opportunities. There is an increasingly wide range of paralegal job opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Law firms, banks, accounting firms, the court system, and national, state and city government agencies all employ Paralegals.

The Human Services program provides students with essential skills and knowledge to work in a variety of human services positions. The course structure enables students to integrate theory into practice for effective problem solving and intervention skills.

Students who have a felony, fail background checks, or are 18 years of age or under may not be able to secure a practicum site which in turn would prevent them from completing the requirements for the degrees and certifications in the Human Services Social Work program.

Majors

Transfer Degrees

Business Administration, Paralegal Studies Specialization, AS

Career and Technical Programs