Administration of Justice
Award Type: Associate in Science
This degree provides an educational foundation for persons aspiring to careers in law enforcement, probation, parole, court administration, corporate security or custodial corrections. Students intending to transfer to a four-year institution should discuss their programs with a counselor.The graduate of the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice will:
- Have a fundamental knowledge of the criminal justice system and its primary components.
Program Requirements
A major of 27 units is required for the degree.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| AJ 102 | Criminal Procedures | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| AJ 103 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| AJ 104 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| AJ 105 | Community Relations | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
Plus a minimum of 12 units selected from Administration of Justice courses. Students are encouraged to discuss additional course choices with a member of the department and to focus their work upon their area of interest.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AJ 106 | Police Patrol Procedures | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| AJ 120 | Juvenile Law and Procedures | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| AJ 111 | Criminal Investigation | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| AJ 115 | Introduction to Criminology | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| AJ 130 | Introduction to Corrections | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| AJ 149 | Work Experience Education | 1.000 - 8.000 units |
| AJ 150 | Introduction to Forensics | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
General Education Requirements
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