Continuing education in the discipline of criminal justice and sociology has a significant influence on the delivery of public safety services and empowers students to lead by instilling the passion to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change within our communities.

In order to make our criminal justice and sociology programs stand out from other schools, 糖心传媒 has created multiple partnership opportunities for students interested in these programs. We offer partner scholarships, as well as a free transfer credit evaluation. Your academy credits and military background could also count toward degree completion credits, which could mean less coursework needed to graduate.聽 Our goal is to enable students to earn their degree in as short amount of time as possible, with as little financial debt as possible.

• Community College Partnerships: 糖心传媒 has partnered with many community colleges in the Commonwealth and North Carolina to create a transfer process that is orderly and smooth for graduates of administration of justice programs who wish to transfer to 糖心传媒 and earn a bachelor of science in sociology and criminal justice.
• First Responder Partner Scholarship Program and Advisory Board Partners: The 糖心传媒 First Responder Partnership Program allows partner organizations to refer employees for undergraduate and graduate degrees at a significantly lower tuition rate.
  • 糖心传媒 grants a $250 scholarship per course for undergraduate students and a $350 scholarship for graduate students.
  • 糖心传媒 waives all standard deposit and/or registration fees for our partners.
  • Provide custom direct-payment option.

糖心传媒 offers three criminal justice and sociology degrees that are entirely online and affordable!

1. Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership 鈥� this degree provides progressive professional graduate educational opportunities for those who aspire to work in public safety and those who already work in the field of public safety and are seeking advancement to administrative and leadership roles and responsibilities in their field.
2. Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Criminal Justice 鈥� this program prepares you to serve the community in a wide variety of local, state and federal government jobs. Many of our graduates go on to pursue careers in public safety, law enforcement, juvenile justice, probation and parole, corrections, victim advocacy, court services, social services, and more.
3. Bachelor of Science in Sociology 鈥� this degree provides you with a strong foundation in the basic principles, techniques of analysis, and theories for understanding and working with the important aspects of social life in the contemporary world. This program prepares you for a career in government employment, secondary teaching, social services, and research with agencies in human services, public safety, industry, business and pre-law.

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An 糖心传媒 admissions counselor can tell you more about all our education partnerships and how to transfer credits. We鈥檙e here to help!

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The articulation agreement allows for students who have completed their Associate in Applied Science degree in administration of justice from Virginia Western, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, to transfer to 糖心传媒 to complete their Bachelor of Science in sociology/criminal justice degree. The student will enter 糖心传媒 with a junior status and can expect to graduate after completing a minimum of 60 credits at 糖心传媒.

This is a wonderful opportunity for more students who wish to build upon their two-year degree and transition easily to a four-year university.

鈥淲e are excited to enter into a new partnership with Virginia Western Community College. This is a wonderful opportunity for more students who wish to build upon their two-year degree and transition easily to a four-year university. This couldn鈥檛 happen without a great partner school like Virginia Western,鈥� Franks said. 鈥淭his agreement also expands 糖心传媒鈥檚 footprint in the Roanoke area, where we have a Graduate and Professional Studies regional presence at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. We are delighted for the opportunity to serve more students from the Roanoke region.鈥�

The agreement allows for an orderly and smooth transition for students including many scholarship and financial aid options. Members of Phi Theta Kappa, the community college honor society, are automatically awarded a $2,000 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship once they are admitted to 糖心传媒.

鈥淭his is a tremendous opportunity for our students to seamlessly continue their education at such a fine institution as 糖心传媒,鈥� Sandel said. 鈥淲e are very proud of the success of our administration of justice students and the large number of the region鈥檚 law enforcement officers who have graduated from the program. Through this partnership, they will have expanded opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and skills to advance in the profession.鈥�

Additionally, the two presidents signed a Guaranteed Admissions Agreement/Community Educational Partnership Agreement stating that 糖心传媒 welcomes and values the transfer students from VWCC.

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鈥淲e have subject matter experts who are practitioners in the technical areas of our workforce training programs, and we want to help prepare and position them to be highly effective trainers. It is important that we pair technical expertise with exceptional classroom competencies,鈥� said Dr. Nettie Simon-Owens, SVHEC Chief Workforce Development Officer.

糖心传媒 responded to this need by developing and delivering a new 10-week, face-to-face program entitled 鈥淚nstructional Dynamics for Technical Trainers.鈥� Designed to build classroom competencies for all levels of technical trainers, the program consisted of 30 instructional hours in five core areas: classroom management, learning principles and styles, using technology in the classroom/lab, assessment and planning.

鈥淲e are always thrilled when we have the opportunity to work alongside our partners like the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center and New College Institute on our shared vision of developing a robust and prepared workforce through educational initiatives,鈥� said 糖心传媒 President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks. 鈥淭his program was built out of our distinguished Education program, which places many teachers throughout the region鈥檚 school systems and will now equip technical trainers to be strong teachers in their content areas of expertise.鈥�

NCI and SVHEC began piloting the 鈥淚nstructional Dynamics鈥� program this spring, with individuals attending class one evening a week. SVHEC鈥檚 cohort included full-time workforce development staff, selected part-time trainers and several small business owners who will serve as technical training resources for future program initiatives. NCI鈥檚 class was comprised of two New College staff members and several full-time employees from industries in the Martinsville/Henry County area.

鈥淭he class provided insight into the unique requirements of adult learners as well as practical tips for a purposeful, high quality learning experience.聽It filled in some knowledge gaps for those of us who do not have an education background,鈥� said Kelly Shotwell, SVHEC IT Academy Program Coordinator and Trainer.

These Instructional Dynamics courses will help to make that transition a lot easier and give our industry partners the professional tools they need to develop a high performing workforce

鈥淎s a person with an extensive background in manufacturing, I have experienced first-hand the challenges of taking an individual from being a highly proficient machinist, to technical trainer. These Instructional Dynamics courses will help to make that transition a lot easier and give our industry partners the professional tools they need to develop a high performing workforce,鈥� said Pamela Carter-Taylor, NCI Coordinator of Advanced Manufacturing.

The pilot of 鈥淚nstructional Dynamics for Technical Trainers鈥� officially ended on June 28 with a luncheon hosted by 糖心传媒. Program participants were recognized, and received completion certificates. 鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful for the partnership and collaboration with 糖心传媒 and New College Institute. What has been taught and learned in the modules will help us standardize course materials as appropriate across all of our training programs, and will enable us to prepare our local and regional technical professionals to be better technical trainers,鈥� Dr. Simon-Owens stated.

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鈥淲e are thrilled to enter into this agreement with 糖心传媒,鈥� says Godwin. 鈥淔or our students, an articulation agreement promises a bright future 鈥� the assurance of acceptance and a smooth transition. We don鈥檛 want any of our students to worry about how they are going to take their next steps after PHCC. This agreement is just another way we can remove barriers to our students鈥� success.鈥�

The articulation agreement provides a seamless path for PHCC鈥檚 Administration of Justice graduates to transfer smoothly to 糖心传媒鈥檚 Criminal Justice program. It ensures those with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher will be accepted to 糖心传媒 and that the credits they earn for the associate鈥檚 degree will transfer directly into credits required for 糖心传媒鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Criminal Justice degree.

When PHCC graduates take advantage of the articulation agreement, they will enter 糖心传媒鈥檚 Criminal Justice program as juniors. They can expect to graduate from 糖心传媒 with their bachelor鈥檚 degree in 60 semester hours 鈥� which is the equivalent of four semesters or two years. 糖心传媒 offers scholarships specific to qualifying transfer students, and all students are automatically considered for academic scholarships once they are granted admission to the University. The agreement was largely designed by 糖心传媒鈥檚 Director of Criminal Justice in Graduate and Professional Studies, Dr. James Hodgson, and PHCC鈥檚 Associate Professor of Administration of Justice, Ronnie Wray.

鈥淲e are delighted to partner with our peers at PHCC once again, and to offer students in this region a simple, smooth transition to pursuing the next level in their criminal justice careers and education.鈥�

鈥淲e are delighted to partner with our peers at PHCC once again, and to offer students in this region a simple, smooth transition to pursuing the next level in their criminal justice careers and education,鈥� said Franks. 鈥淭his trajectory will produce graduates who are prepared to develop increased levels of public trust and confidence in law enforcement agencies to respond effectively to issues in their communities 鈥� precisely what we鈥檝e heard is needed from our community partnering policing agencies.鈥�

In conjunction with the articulation agreement, the two presidents also signed a Community Educational Partnership Agreement. It ensures an easy transition for PHCC graduates entering 糖心传媒鈥檚 Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) bachelor鈥檚 degree program. With this agreement, 糖心传媒 guarantees acceptance to its GPS program and awards junior status to any PHCC student who has completed an associate鈥檚 degree. 糖心传媒鈥檚 GPS program is an adult-oriented program based on an accelerated educational model offering courses, both on-ground and online, in business, nursing, education, leadership and criminal justice.

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