Administration of Justice

AS-T Degree S0362

Transfer Degree OptionBachelor’s Degree:Administration of Justice; Social Sciences

Technology and Health Division
Degree S0362
The Associate of Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer provides a broad base of education in the discipline. Students will acquire the ability to identify and apply legal precedents in field work, be prepared to understand the use of criminal codes in the investigation and documentation of crime, and become familiarized with the social factors that involve police interaction within the community. The degree will support students interested in branching out into undergraduate studies in the social sciences.

To earn an associate degree for transfer, a student must complete 60 units that are eligible for transfer to CSU that consist of: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

Required Courses

- What Do I Need To Know About This Major?
  
  Administration of Justice provides a broad base of education in the discipline. Students will acquire the ability to identify and apply legal precedents in field work, be prepared to understand the use of criminal codes in the investigation and documentation of crime, and become familiarized with the social factors that involve police interaction with in the community. The degree will support students interested in branching out into undergraduate studies in the social sciences.
- What Kind of Job Can I Get With This Major?
  The following websites will provide information on typical areas, type of employers that hire in this field, salary information and projected job trends
- How Do I Know This Major Is For Me?
  This is a real-world major. Everything being taught in Administration of Justice takes place everyday in our communities and will be useful for students, no matter which career they choose to pursue.
  
  Public safety is one of the most important career fields in our communities. Only the best and brightest are needed, as it is a high-stress, high responsibility profession that often deals with life-and-death situations. Now, more than ever, a diverse group of people are needed in this profession, particularly those with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  - Meet With a Counselor
    - Schedule a Zoom Appointment
    - Schedule a Phone or In-Person Appointment
  - Talk with a Professor
  - Take a Career & Life Planning Course (COUN 5)
- What Courses Should I Take For This Major?

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I chose this career as a chance to serve my community while working in a field that aligned with my passions and interests. Novelty is something that can keep a person fresh in their career. There are many different assignments you can work, which I did, as an investigator, in the classroom with students, as a school attendance review board officer, (and through) bicycle and beach patrol. Everyday is different so it was important for me to work in a field that is not the same routine.

- Professor Lance Heard

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