Criminal Justice Program
Dual Enrollment with Wytheville Community College
and Virginia Highlands Community College
Jeremiah D. Heaton, Instructor
Program Standards
Upon successful completion of criminal justice courses, students from Smyth Career and Technology Criminal Justice Program should be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of current issues, concepts, philosophies and theories in the field of Criminal Justice.
Explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal response, and the techniques of prevention and treatment of crime.
Apply constitutional principles that protect the rights of citizens and regulate criminal justice agencies.
Identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest and search, proper judicial procedures, and the admissibility of evidence.
Think logically and critically, in order to formulate, present, and defend logical arguments.
Comprehend information presented in written or spoken form, and communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
Apply the knowledge of ethical principles with the high standards expected of criminal justice practitioners.
Contact Information
My Schedule
Class Pictures
Criminal Justice students learning the ropes of crime scene investigation.
Student Reminders
You will need warm clothing, good shoes, rain gear and a baseball cap. A crime scene must be processed rain or shine.
Virginia CTE Criminal Justice Competencies
Criminal Justice Learning Resources
Last updated 10-13-2006
