About the ADJ Program

The program's curriculum serves as an introduction to the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections, and the courts. Students may apply all course work from the ADJ certificate to the Associate in Arts and Sciences degree.  

ADJ Curriculum

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ADJ Courses

The College will offer required courses annually or more often. Courses are scheduled so as not to conflict with each other.

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Transfer Information

BRCC has formal articulation agreements with American Military University, Eastern Kentucky University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and James Madison University. Additional agreements are pending.

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Receiving College Credit for Academy Courses

If you have completed the Virginia criminal justice training academy basic school, BRCC will award college credits that can be applied toward a certificate or associates degree.

• BRCC credits for academy training
• FAQs on receiving college credit for entry-level law enforcement training

Criminal Justice Advisory Board 2004-2008

Chief Douglas L. Davis
Waynesboro Police Department
Waynesboro, VA

Sheriff Don W. Farley
Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office
Harrisonburg, VA

Sheriff Randall D. Fisher
Augusta County Sheriff’s Department
Staunton, VA

Chief Donald Harper
Harrisonburg Police Department
Harrisonburg, VA

Tim Kindrick
Executive Director
Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy

Jack Lee
Director
Middle River Regional Jail
Verona, VA

Sheriff Herb Lightner
Highland County Sheriff’s Department
Monterey, VA

Chief James E. Williams
Staunton Police Department
Staunton, VA