Rapidly changing conditions, societal expectations and fear of crime, efforts toward professionalism through nationwide police accreditation programs -- such developments demand that future law enforcement officers be the best educated and well-trained group in U.S. history.
New River Community College’s Criminal Justice program provides students with the educational credentials necessary to enter police work and serves current officers who wish to upgrade their education for career development and promotion. Most course work required for either of the two different associate of applied science degree options, majors in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, may be applied to bachelor's degree programs at four-year colleges and universities.
With over one million full-time officers in the U.S., law enforcement is one of the largest areas of employment in the public sector. The steady increase of nearly 300,000 full-time officers over a twenty-year period shows a positive trend in law enforcement opportunities and supports the statement by police officers, "our business is crime - and our business is always good."
Not sure which courses you need to take? Talk with an academic advisor for assistance or visit the catalog and choose your program of study.
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| May 25 | Monday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval |
| June 1 | Monday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| June 19 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| July 3 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 31 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| August 3 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| August 4 | Tuesday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| May 22 | Friday | Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval |
| May 25 | Monday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| June 10 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive "W” Grade* |
| June 19 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| June 25 | Thursday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| June 26 | Friday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| June 29 | Monday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E) | ||
|---|---|---|
| June 26 | Friday | Classes Begin |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval |
| July 2 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| July 3 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 16 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| July 31 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| August 3 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| August 4 | Tuesday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
