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  • Administration of Justice

    Technology and Health Division
    Certificate T0406

    The Certificate in Administration of Justice program is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment following graduation.
    The courses emphasize the modern role of law enforcement and corrections within the criminal justice systems. Written and oral communication skills are a consistent focus. 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, and public service.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ADJU 1The Administration of Justice System3
    ADJU 2Principles and Procedures of the Justice System3
    ADJU 3Concepts of Criminal Law3
    ADJU 4Legal Aspects of Evidence3
    ADJU 5Community Relations3
    ADJU 68Administration of Justice Report Writing3
    Choose four from the following:12
    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
    Total Units30
     
     
  • Administration of Justice

    Technology and Health Division
    Degree S0404

    The A.S. Degree in Administration of Justice program is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment following graduation. Students desiring a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transfer of courses.
    The courses emphasize the modern role of law enforcement and corrections within the criminal justice systems. Written and oral communication skills are a consistent focus. 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, and public service.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ADJU 1The Administration of Justice System3
    ADJU 2Principles and Procedures of the Justice System3
    ADJU 3Concepts of Criminal Law3
    ADJU 4Legal Aspects of Evidence3
    ADJU 5Community Relations3
    ADJU 68Administration of Justice Report Writing3
    Choose four courses from the following:12
    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
    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 Units30

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