Associate of Arts in Administration of Justice

Program Overview

The Administration of Justice program prepares students for careers in criminal justice, including police officer, corrections officer, and crime scene investigator. The program consists of 60 units, divided into four terms, and covers topics such as criminal law, criminal procedures, and report writing.

Program Outline

Administration of Justice - Associate of Arts

Degree Overview

By completing the program requirements, students gain the ability to apply principles of the justice system, constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, human relations, and concepts of criminal law as well as demonstrate proficiency in report writing and record keeping.

Fall 2023 (1st Term, 16.0 units):

• AJ 101: Introduction to Administration of Justice (3.0 units)
• AJ 102: Concepts of Criminal Law (3.0 units)
• AJ 103: Criminal Procedures (3.0 units)
• English Composition (4.0 units)
• Elective (3.0 units)

Spring 2024 (2nd Term, 16.0 units):

• AJ 202: Substantive Law (3.0 units)
• AJ 104: Criminal Evidence (3.0 units)
• PSYC 101 or PSYC 261 (3.0 units)
• Proficiency: Mathematics (4.0 units)
• Humanities (3.0 units)

Fall 2024 (3rd Term, 15.0 units):

• AJ 113: Report Writing Procedures (3.0 units)
• AJ 105: Community Relations and Cultural Awareness (3.0 units)
• SOC 101 or SOC 201 (3.0 units)
• U.S. History or Government (3.0 units)
• Communication and Analytical Thinking (3.0 units)

Spring 2025 (4th Term, 13.0 units):

• AJ 110: Patrol Procedures and Enforcement Tactics (3.0 units)
• AJ 220: Criminal Investigation (3.0 units)
• Natural Sciences (3.0 units)
• Proficiency: Health & Wellness (1.0 units)

Careers

Career options include:

• Police officer
• Corrections officer
• Homeland security
• Private security
• Crime scene investigator

Salary Range:

Other