Since the last review, several changes were made to the ADJ curriculum. Firstly, the ADJ-228 Dangerous Drugs class was replaced by ADJ-133 Ethics course. This was done after consulting with the ADJ advisory board which decided that due to the ongoing nature of police work that an Ethics course would be more relevant and desirable to their departments. Additionally, after cross referencing numerous Criminal Justice programs across the Commonwealth Ethic’s courses are contained in every program examined and courses focusing on drugs were being phased out (ie. Ethics courses are simply more transferrable). Secondly, ADJ-243 Homeland Security was replaced with ADJ-160 Police Response to Critical Incidents. Again, this was prompted by request from the advisory board. While ADJ-133 Ethics is a requirement for graduation, ADJ-160 is offered as an elective and is frequently used as a flex to help with scheduling. 

In 2018, the ADJ Programs offerings were extended to Henry County Public School. Initially the program had seven students. The following program year, the student number rose to over 30. However, the following year the courses were only offered in an online format (due to Covid). 

The ADJ degree was changed from 67 required credits to 66 required credits after the SDV-101 course was eliminated.  

During the previous catalog years, P&HCC’s online offerings were limited to four online courses (two in the fall and two in the spring). Three to five instructors were used to deliver the entirety of the program. Since that time, all of the ADJ/CJ courses have moved to being offered once a year (aside from ADJ-280 and ADJ-299 which are offered in both the Fall and Spring) in both the in class and online setting. This was accomplished by offering three online courses during the fall and spring semesters as well as teaching two courses online and in person during the summer semester. The size of the instructor pool has been reduced to two instructors (with the exception of the 2019 school year when the pool was expanded to three instructors to accommodate educational requirements per HCPS, Dual Enrollment expanded over 30 students).

In 2018, a chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon (National Criminal Justice Fraternity) was adopted. The initial charter included 12 students with a full board (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Sergeant of Arms and Recorder).

In 2019, the Math requirements in the General Studies/Criminal Justice Programs were examined. Prior to that catalog year MTH-165 Pre-Calculus was required. However, due to applicability and transfer issues it was decided that students should be given the option to take MTH-165 or MTH-155 Statistical Reasoning (depending on their choice of four-year university).  

In 2019, the VCCS implemented G3 offerings. As part of the G3 grant the Justice Studies, Career Studies Certificate (CSC) would be offered (across the Commonwealth). Upon the initial meeting it was decided that all parties should meet with their advisory board and ask what areas they identified shortcoming. Following those meeting all the ADJ department heads from across the Commonwealth worked with VCCS administration to formulate the Foundations of Justice CSC. 

The Administration of Justice program is advertised in the Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) catalog as an Associate of Applied Science degree. Students who express interest in working in the field of Criminal Justice (as a police officer, lawyer, judge, probation officer, investigator etc.) are advised to enroll in the Legal Assisting program. Brochures about the program were made available prior to the Covid pandemic. The instructors maintain constant contact with the numerous departments throughout the state in regard to recruiting new students to include current law enforcement professionals. Instructors maintain a reciprocal relationship with law enforcement recruiters (background investigators) to help both parties recruit. Instructors also provide informational packets to varies agencies to explain to them degree requirements as well as other various benefits such as the G-3 grants opportunities. Instructors also participate in numerous student recruitment opportunities made available through the (high school) career counselors which allow for the instructors to speak with HCPS students at various events. 

PHCC offers two AAS regarding Criminal Justice. General Studies with a focus on Criminal Justice and Administration of Justice.  

The Criminal Justice degree is a stand-alone degree with very few credentials to stack as the bulk of the degree are general studies courses.

The Administration of Justice curriculum offers two career studies certificates. These certificates are Foundations of Justice and Justice Studies. The Foundations of Justice is a 19 credit CSC which focuses strictly on ADJ courses. The rationale behind the CSC is to capture current law enforcement officers who may need continuing career credits for job advancement.

·       ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice Credits: 3

·       ADJ 105 - The Juvenile Justice System Credits: 3

·       ADJ 111 - Law Enforcement Organization & Administration I Credits: 3

·       ADJ 146 - Adult Correctional Institutions Credits: 3

·       ADJ 133 - Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional Credits: 3

·       ADJ 201 - Criminology Credits: 3

·       SDV 100 - College Success Skills Credits: 1

The Foundation of Justice CSC was the creation of the G-3 program and is a more well-rounded CSC requiring several general education courses.

·       ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice Credits: 3

·       ADJ 133 - Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional Credits: 3

·       ADJ 201 - Criminology Credits: 3

·       ADJ 130 - Introduction to Criminal Law Credits: 3

·       ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3

·       ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts Credits: 3

·       SDV 100 - College Success Skills Credits: 1

Currently, the instructors are examining the idea with implementing Incident Command System (ICS) courses into ADJ-111. One of the ongoing major themes that complicates adding credentialing into the program is the separation between ADJ/VCCS programs and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Service (DCJS). DCJS oversees all of the Criminal Justice academies throughout the Commonwealth and is currently in control of the vast majority of the credentials the law enforcement officers are required to obtain and maintain. This topic was brought up to the VCCS administration during the G-3 meetings by the various department heads. However, at this time, none of the department heads have received any feedback from VCCS administration. 

2) Program enrollment, if applicable, disaggregated by specialization (Quantitative, IE)

1) Student learning outcomes data

2) Program credit attainment (15/12 in one semester, 30/24 for those who enrolled in two consecutive semesters)

3) Program retention and persistence relative to the start date of the program (subsequent term calculation)

1) Sub-credential attainment and timeframe (are students completing sub-credential prior to or at the same time as parent credential?)

2) Parent credential attainment and timeframe, if applicable, disaggregated by specialization