Law and Justice Administration Degree

The law and justice administration degree program at Tidewater Community College helps to prepare students to apply practices and theories of criminal justice that they will utilize for the structure management, direction and control of various criminal justice agencies, such as police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.

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Tidewater Community College (TNCC)

99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA

Tidewater Community College (TCC) in the Hampton Roads region of Norfolk, Virginia is a fast growing two-year college that offers Associate's Degrees, as well as an affordable way for students wishing to transfer to a four-year university to earn their general education credits toward a bachelor's degree.  Additionally, TCC offers professional training programs, some of which have been developed in partnership with local area businesses and government agencies.  TCC is the largest provider of workforce training services in the area.

TCC is ranked in the top 5 community colleges in the nation for its delivery of technology, and has been recognized for effectively incorporating technology advances into its teaching and learning process. TCC offers online and tele-classes in addition to its campus-based classes.

History

Tidewater Community College was founded in 1968.  It is part of the Virginia Community College System.

Academics

Tidewater Community College follows the semester system, with fall, spring and summer semesters.

The programs, study plans and degrees offered at TCC include:

• Career and Technical Plans
• College Transfer Plans
• Associate of Arts
• Associate of Science
• Associate of Applied Arts
• Associate of Applied Science
• Career Studies Programs
• Certificate Programs
• International Programs
• Fire Science
• Registered Nursing
• Health Professions
• Health Information Technology
• Information Systems Technology
• Teacher Preparation
• Tech Prep
• UVA Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Veterinary Technology
• Distance Learning

Student Life

TCC's Student Activities Office has information about student events, activities and resources.  There are many student clubs and organizations available at TCC, and students can also become involved in student government.  The Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, is quite active at TCC. The student newspaper, The TCC Times, offers information about campus events and sports.

Athletics

The TCC athletics teams, the "Storms" or "Lady Storms," compete in some intercollegiate sports and include men's basketball and soccer, and women's basketball.

Satellite Campuses

Tidewater Community College has four campuses, which are in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth/Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Additionally, the college has regional centers as follows:

• Center for Visual Arts, Portsmouth
• Center for Performing Arts, Norfolk
• Center for Advanced Technology, Virginia Beach
• Center for Automotive, Chesapeake

Community Life

TCC offers many events that are open to the public from the surrounding communities, including productions from the TCC Visual Arts Center.  There is a Literary Festival in the spring, and the TCC campus supports events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September/October) and Black History Month (February).

TCC partners with organizations in the community to provide services such as the Advanced Technology Center, the Child Development Lab, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Law and Justice Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TNCC has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 630
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $70010

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).