The Virginia Center for Criminal Justice
Studies at Ferrum College has announced two information sessions in
Roanoke and Martinsville in November. A session will take place at
Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville on November 10th from
1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and another at the Roanoke Higher Education
Center, Room 108, on Thursday, November 17th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m. Both sessions will feature information on the degree completion
program in Criminal Justice which will begin a new cohort in those
locations in January.
The Virginia Center for Criminal Justice
Studies at Ferrum College offers a program that is a broad-based,
highly interdisciplinary study of the American Criminal Justice System.
The program offers an analysis of the Criminal Justice System that
includes the examination of the interrelated components such as the
prevention, investigation, and apprehension functions of law enforcement
agencies; the prosecutorial, defense, and administrative roles of
correctional institutions; and the prevention and treatment function
of the juvenile justice system. Furthermore, the program highlights
the intricacies of the interpersonal and organizational dynamics of
human behavior, social development, political philosophy, management,
multi-cultural issues, and other related concerns to law enforcement
agencies.
Ferrum’s adult degree completion program
is designed to meet the needs of busy working adults. Dr. James F.
Hodgson, Director of the Virginia Center for Criminal Justice Studies
and the Adult Education Criminal Justice Program notes, “we have had
significant interest from law enforcement practitioners in the Farmville
area who have found that the traditional educational programs do not
meet their needs or offer adequate access for working professionals.”
The Ferrum College Adult Education Program is accelerated to facilitate
students who transfer in credits that meet Ferrum College’s degree
requirements. Students may complete their Ferrum College Bachelor
of Science degree in fewer than 15 months. Classes are scheduled to
meet in the evenings and on weekends.
The Criminal Justice Adult Education class
sessions are much more interactive than traditional classes; students
are encouraged to actively participate in classroom discussions and
contribute their experiences to complement faculty members’ expertise.”
Hodgson further explains that, “the curriculum is structured so that
each course builds on knowledge from previous courses, and real-world
applications of concepts and theories are emphasized.” All faculty
members teaching in the program possess a combination of scholarly
and academic credentials, practical experience in the field, and a
commitment to adult education principles.
For more information regarding the program
contact Dr. James. F. Hodgson at 540-365-4525 or cell 434-547-7733
or jhodgson@ferrum.edu.
Ferrum College is a four-year, private, co-educational,
liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Ferrum offers a choice of nationally recognized bachelor’s degree
programs at a cost well below the national average for private colleges.
For more information on Ferrum, visit www.ferrum.edu.
