Program Overview
The A.S. Degree in Administration of Justice equips students with the knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in law enforcement and corrections. The program emphasizes modern law enforcement and corrections roles, written and oral communication skills, and the use of technology and resources in the criminal justice system. Graduates may pursue careers as peace officers, corrections officers, non-sworn security personnel, and other public service roles.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The A.S. Degree in Administration of Justice is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level positions in the field. The program emphasizes the modern role of law enforcement and corrections within the criminal justice systems, with a strong focus on written and oral communication skills.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the principles involved in documenting the investigation of criminal activity.
- Identify and apply legal precedents in field work.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the social factors related to police interaction with communities.
- Demonstrate understanding of how criminal codes are used and how statutory law is practically applied.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology and other resources to research social and legal aspects of the criminal justice system.
- Demonstrate the ability to present information in diverse circumstances, with various cultures and communities, involving public and media issues.
- Understand professional skills related to court testimony, interview, interrogation, and law enforcement nomenclature.
Program Description:
The program covers a broad range of topics related to law enforcement and corrections, including:
- The administration of justice system
- Principles and procedures of the justice system
- Concepts of criminal law
- Legal aspects of evidence
- Community relations
- Administration of Justice report writing
- Police patrol tactics and strategy
- Introduction to homeland security
- Introduction to correctional sciences
- Concepts of traffic services
- Principles of investigation
- Narcotics investigation
- Introduction to forensics for criminal justice
- Gangs and corrections
- Vice control
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Criminology
Careers:
Entry-level employment opportunities available after completion of this program may include:
- Law enforcement as peace officers
- Corrections officers
- Custodial officers
- Non-sworn security and investigations
- Other non-sworn positions in law enforcement
- Public service
Other:
- Students desiring a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transfer of courses.
- The program requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
- ADJU 1: The Administration of Justice System (3 units)
- ADJU 2: Principles and Procedures of the Justice System (3 units)
- ADJU 3: Concepts of Criminal Law (3 units)
- ADJU 4: Legal Aspects of Evidence (3 units)
- ADJU 5: Community Relations (3 units)
- ADJU 68: Administration of Justice Report Writing (3 units)
- Four courses from the following list (12 units):
- ADJU 6: Police Patrol Tactics and Strategy
- ADJU 9: Introduction to Homeland Security
- ADJU 10: Introduction to Correctional Sciences
- ADJU 13: Concepts of Traffic Services
- ADJU 20: Principles of Investigation
- ADJU 38: Narcotics Investigation
- ADJU 50: Introduction to Forensics for Criminal Justice
- ADJU 59: Gangs and Corrections
- ADJU 74: Vice Control
- SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology (or SOC 1H: Introduction to Sociology - Honors)
- SOC 5: Introduction to Criminology (or SOC 5H: Introduction to Criminology - Honors)
- Total Units: 30
Website:
Administration of Justice Website
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