Credit for Prior Learning | Criminal Justice | New River Community College

Criminal Justice CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Students can earn college credit for related in-field training already completed.

Several Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certified courses can be used as credit for course completion applied toward a forensic science and/or police science degree at New River Community College.

Complete the Credit for Prior Learning form and send your transcripts to Assistant Professor Eric Snow at esnow@nr.edu.

Credit for Prior Learning Form

Entry Level Law Enforcement Training

ADJ 110: Introduction to Law Enforcement, 3 credits
ADJ 190: Internship in Criminal Justice, 5 credits
ADJ 211: Criminal Law, Evidence, and Procedures, 3 credits
ADJ 236: Principles of Criminal Investigation, 3 credits
HLT 100: First Aid & CPR, 3 credits

Entry Level Jailor/Court Services

ADJ 190: Internship in Criminal Justice, 5 credits
ADJ 140: Introduction to Corrections, 3 credits
HLT 100: First Aid & CPR, 3 credits

General Instructor Development

CST 100: Principles of Public Speaking, 3 credits

Virginia Forensic Science Academy (VFSA)

ADJ 171: Forensic Science I, 4 credits
ADJ 172: Forensic Science II, 4 credits

Enrollment Support:

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

BECOME A STUDENT DETAILS

CLASS SCHEDULES

COLLEGE CATALOG

INFORMATION REQUEST

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Spring 2026 14-Week Session

Spring 2026 10-Week Session

Spring 2026 1st 7-Week Session

Spring 2026 2nd 7-Week Session

SEE FUTURE ACADEMIC CALENDARS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 14-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 14-WEEK SESSION
January 2-5	Friday and Monday	Faculty In-service
January 6-16	Tuesday-Friday	Faculty In-service
January 19	Monday	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)
January 20	Tuesday	Faculty In-service
January 21	Wednesday	Classes Begin
January 27	Tuesday	Last Day to Add Classes Without Instructor Approval
February 6	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
March 9	Monday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 9-13	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 31	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
April 7	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
May 5	Tuesday	Classes End
May 6	Wednesday	Exams Begin
May 11	Monday	Exams End
May 12	Tuesday	Grades Due from Faculty (5 pm)
May 12-15	Tuesday-Friday	Faculty In-service
May 13	Wednesday	Grades Available Online for Students
May 15	Friday	Graduation

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 10-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 10-WEEK SESSION
February 18	Wednesday	Class Begin
February 23	Monday	Last Day to Add Classes
February 27	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
March 9-13	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
April 3	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
April 7	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
May 5	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
May 6	Wednesday	Grade Due From Faculty (Noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Ten-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION
January 21	Wednesday	Class Begin
January 23	Friday	Last Day to Add Classes
January 28	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
February 17	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade*
March 9-13	Wednesday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 17	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
March 18	Wednesday	Grades Due

* Refund or withdrawal date for First Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION
March 18	Wednesday	Class Begin
March 20	Friday	Last Day to Add Classes
March 25	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
April 7	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
April 15	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
May 5	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
May 6	Wednesday	Grades Due

* Refund or withdrawal date for First Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

SPRING 2026 EXAM SCHEDULE

EXAM TIMES	WEDNESDAY MAY 6	THURSDAY MAY 7	FRIDAY MAY 8	MONDAY MAY 11
8:00 - 10:00	9:30 TR	9:05 MWF	8:00 TR
10:30 - 12:30	10:10 MWF	12:00 TR	11:15 MWF
1:00 - 3:00	12:20 MWF	1:30 TR	1:25 MWF	4:30 TR
3:30 - 5:30	2:30 MWF	3:00 TR	3:35 MWF

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T)
May 20	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 25	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 26	Tuesday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
May 29	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 19	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 1	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 3	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 31	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 3	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 4	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D)
May 20	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 22	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 25	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 26	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 10	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W” Grade*
June 19	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
June 25	Thursday	Exam Day/Classes End
June 26	Friday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
June 29	Monday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E)
June 26	Friday	Classes Begin
July 1	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
July 2	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
July 3	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 16	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 31	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 3	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 4	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

D. Joe Davis

Adjunct Instructor

See D. Joe Davis' Schedule

ddavis@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Eric Snow

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

See Eric Snow's Schedule

esnow@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4471
Office: Rooker 133

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

THE DIVISION OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGIES

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Entry Level Law Enforcement Training

Entry Level Jailor/Court Services

General Instructor Development

Virginia Forensic Science Academy (VFSA)

Enrollment Support:

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Criminal Justice Contact Information

General questions and requests about the Criminal Justice should be directed to Eric Snow 1-866-462-6722, extension 4471, or (540) 674-3600 extension 4471.
Alternate (540) 674-3607. You may also email esnow@nr.edu.

Criminal Justice Faculty

Call (540) 674-3600 or toll-free 1-866-462-6722, then you will be prompted to add the extension number to reach any employee.

D. Joe Davis

Eric Snow

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

THE DIVISION OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGIES

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Entry Level Law Enforcement Training

Entry Level Jailor/Court Services

General Instructor Development

Virginia Forensic Science Academy (VFSA)

Enrollment Support:

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 14-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 10-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING 2026 EXAM SCHEDULE

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E)

Criminal Justice Contact Information

General questions and requests about the Criminal Justice should be directed to Eric Snow 1-866-462-6722, extension 4471, or (540) 674-3600 extension 4471. Alternate (540) 674-3607. You may also email esnow@nr.edu.

Criminal Justice Faculty

Call (540) 674-3600 or toll-free 1-866-462-6722, then you will be prompted to add the extension number to reach any employee.

D. Joe Davis

D. Joe Davis's Spring 2026 Schedule

D. Joe Davis

Eric Snow

Eric Snow's Spring 2026 Schedule

Eric Snow

General questions and requests about the Criminal Justice should be directed to Eric Snow 1-866-462-6722, extension 4471, or (540) 674-3600 extension 4471.
Alternate (540) 674-3607. You may also email esnow@nr.edu.