Potomac State to Receive Grant for Criminal Justice Program
Potomac State College of WVU and WVU Parkersburg will collaborate to deliver the associate of applied science (AAS) degree in criminal justice online. This project, set to begin in fall 2004, includes a plan for shared course development and delivery. . The program will target those already employed in the field of criminal justice who would like to advance their current positions and those attracted to the growing array of opportunities presented by an emphasis on homeland security. Potomac State College will receive $20,225.
The grants, which are being funded by Extended Learning and the provost's office at WVU, were designed to encourage collaboration across WVU campuses and to create degree programs or collections of courses that lead to a defined program of study.
According to WVU Provost Gerald Lang, ââ¬ÅThere is a growing demand for online education, especially among adults who can't always travel to campus. We are in a unique position to pool together the technical and academic resources of our campuses to serve more students around the state.ââ¬Â
Dr. Andrea Bucklew, Instructor in Criminal Justice and Career Education Coordinator at Potomac State College of WVU, had this to say regarding the collaboration, ââ¬ÅI was very pleased when I heard about the grant. It will be a great benefit to anyone who would like to earn a criminal justice degree but feels they can't because of working full-time, having children or both.ââ¬Â Adding, ââ¬ÅThis will also serve as an example for other programs to follow in developing distance learning alternatives and will be a great asset for the College.ââ¬Â