Administration of Justice, Associate in Science for Transfer
Administration of Justice, Associate in Science for Transfer
The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or in a specific major.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to California State University Associate Degree for Transfer website. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
To earn an Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer, students must meet the following requirements:
- Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC for CSU) or the California State University General Educational-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
- Obtain a grade of “C” or better, or “P,” in all courses required in the major or area of emphasis. Even though a “P” grade is allowed (Title 5, Section 55062), it is recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (“A,” “B,” or “C”) due to unit limitations on “P/NP” courses.
- Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence within the district.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (6 units) | ||
| CJ V01 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ V02 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| Total Required Core Units | 6 | |
| Additional Courses Required (12-14 Units) | ||
| List A: Select two (2) of the following courses (6-7 units) | ||
| CJ V03 | Community Relations and Diversity | 3 |
| CJ V04 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ V05 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| CJ V08 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJ V14 | Juvenile Law and Procedures in California | 3 |
| CJ V25 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ V35 & V35L | Introduction to Forensic Science and Introduction to Forensic Science Laboratory | 4 |
| or ANTH V35 & V35L | Introduction to Forensic Science and Introduction to Forensic Science Laboratory | |
| List B: Select two (2) of the following courses (6-7 units): | ||
| Any List A course not already used | 3-4 | |
| ANTH/CJ V36 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| CJ V30 | Victimology | 3 |
| CJ V37 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CJ V49 | Ethics for the Criminal Justice System Professional | 3 |
| PSY V01 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V04 | Introductory Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| or MATH V44 | Elementary Statistics | |
| SOC V01 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Additional Required Units | 12-14 | |
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| Total Required Major Units | 18-20 | |
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| CSU GE-Breadth Pattern | ||
| Required Major Units | 18-20 | |
| CSU GE-Breadth Units | 39 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (6-12) | |
| Elective (CSU Transferable) Units to reach 60 | 7-15 | |
| Total Units for the Associate Degree for Transfer | 60 | |
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| IGETC Pattern | ||
| Required Major Units | 18-20 | |
| IGETC Pattern Units | 37 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (6-9) | |
| Elective (CSU Transferable) Units to reach 60 | 9-14 | |
| Total Units for the Associate Degree for Transfer | 60 | |
See a counselor or consult assist.org, especially if you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a college or university other than CSU.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the American Criminal Justice System, its obligations to the community and the scope of responsibilities of the various local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies beginning with arrest, through corrections.
- Articulate the major criminological theories regarding criminal behavior, the social implications of crime and how these concepts relate to crime, criminal behavior, and victimology.
- Analyze concepts of law and utilize legal investigative proficiencies applied to preparing and presenting case work. Demonstrate the ability to translate this information to written, verbal, and electronic formats.
- Collaborate to describe the importance of standards relating to ethics, communication, and cooperation within a variety of cultures and situations in the Criminal Justice System.