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To meet the changing needs of public safety, loss prevention, and law enforcement professionals, Blue Ridge Community College offers a wide range of training.
Online Certificate Program Courses
Death Investigation Certificate Program (D1-D6)
(D1) Basic Death Investigations
(D2) Forensic Procedures & Evidence
(D3) Major Case Interviewing
(D4) Crime Scene Reconstruction
(D5) Investigative Statement Analysis
(D6) Cold Cases
Leadership Certificate Program (L1-L6)
(L1) Foundations of Leadership
(L2) Discipline and Internal Investigations
(L3) Leadership and Field Training
(L4) Policy and Procedure
(L5) Ethical Issues in Leadership
(L6) Strategic Leadership
Continuing Education
- Criminal Justice
- Law Enforcement
- Private Security Training
Pre-registration is suggested.
Criminal Justice Technology Degree (AAS)
Online option available
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored.
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
Associate Degree –
Criminal Justice Technology – Associate in Applied Science
Diploma –
Criminal Justice Technology – Diploma
Certificate –
Foundations of CJC
Transfer Agreement –
Pathway to Mars Hill University
Public Safety Administration (AAS)
The Public Safety Administration – Law Enforcement curriculum is designed to provide students, as well as practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and administrative areas necessary for entrance or advancement within various public safety and government organizations.
Related: Blue Ridge also offers the Public Safety Administration – Emergency & Fire Management program.
More about the Criminal Justice Technology Degree (AAS) program
Courses you will take
Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.
What you will gain
Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.
Articulation Agreements
- View Criminal Justice Articulated Programs
Blue Ridge offers an articulated program with Mars Hill University for Criminal Justice Technology Program students. Students who plan to attend the B.S. in Criminal Justice program at Mars Hill University should be enrolled in the articulated program at Blue Ridge Community College. Students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or better for the credit to transfer.
Please contact us with any questions or for more information about our listed programs:
Public Safety Training
(828) 694-1786
or email publicsafetytraining@blueridge.edu
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Public Safety Training Center Calendar
Request Training Center Scheduling by email: c_silvers@blueridge.edu
Certification Management and Information Links
High School Programs
Currently enrolled North Carolina high school students may be eligible for the Career and College Promise (CCP) program.
Guided Pathways
View career pathways for the Criminal Justice Technology Program.
Technical Standards
Students enrolling in these programs must meet specific emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive standards. This information is found in Technical Standards. Students qualifying for special accommodations to these standards must contact Student Accessibility Services at (828) 694-1813 or access@blueridge.edu for more information.