Administration of Justice, Associate in Science for Transfer
Administration of Justice, Associate in Science for Transfer
Students who complete Criminal Justice courses will utilize the Community Policing philosophy of partnerships to interact with and influence the diverse community that the Criminal Justice System serves. Students completing the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T in Administration of Justice), will acquire the practical knowledge and skills to successfully pass the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement vocational entrance exams and academy programs and will be prepared to transfer to the California State University (CSU) system as a Criminal Justice major, or a similar major.
Public concern with rising crime rates and the increasing role of law enforcement in public service work has contributed to the growth of criminal justice agencies throughout the nation. There is a broad range of employment opportunities for men and women in all components of the Criminal Justice System. The AS-T in Administration of Justice offers an education to students in the varied aspects of law enforcement, court procedures and corrections. A foundation of knowledge is provided for those interested in becoming competitive candidates for these rewarding and challenging positions.
To earn an AS-T in Administration of Justice, students must complete the following:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU transferable units.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA.
- A minimum of 18 specified major units. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better (Title 5 § 55063).
- Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC for CSU) pattern.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| CJ M01/M01H | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ M02 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ M03 | Community Relations | 3 |
| CJ M05 | Principles and Procedures of the Justice System | 3 |
| Units from List of Additional Courses | 6 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Courses Required | ||
| CJ M04 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ M06 | Criminal Investigative Report Writing | 3 |
| CJ M07 | Principles of Civil Law | 3 |
| CJ M08 | Introduction to Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CJ M10 | Tactical Patrol Procedures | 3 |
| CJ M11 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJ M12 | Introduction to Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| CJ M14 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
| CJ M17 | Anatomy of a Murder | 3 |
| CJ M18 | Narcotics Investigation | 3 |
| CJ M41 | Introduction to Probation, Parole and Corrections | 3 |
| COMM M07 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| POLS M03/M03H | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSY M01/M01H | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC M01/M01H | 3 | |
| SOC M02 | 3 | |
| SOC M15 | 3 | |
| CSU General Education-Breadth: 39 | ||
Double-Counted Units: 6-12 | ||
Electives to meet 60 CSU units: 9-15 | ||
| IGETC Pattern: 37. NOTE: IGETC 1C is required for all CSU applicants. Students applying to a UC or Private school may earn this ADT without IGETC 1C but will be ineligible to apply to a CSU. | ||
Double-Counted Units: 6-12 | ||
Electives to meet 60 CSU units: 11-17 | ||
| Total Units Required for AA-T Degree: 60 | ||
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- apply and follow criminal justice system policies and procedures, including but not limited to arrest, search, seizure, investigation, and court and corrections processes.
- demonstrate the academic skills necessary to transfer and complete a four year university degree in Criminal Justice and related fields.