Administration of Justice Degrees

Associate Degree for Transfer in Administration of Justice

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer degree (AS-T in Administration of Justice) is a 60 unit program which provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to a CSU institution for the major in Criminal Justice and Justice Studies. Students completing the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer degree (AS-T in Administration of Justice) will be able to describe the individual functions and integrations of the components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections; demonstrate skills and knowledge that allow them to successfully complete academic work at a transfer institution; use legal research skills to locate, analyze, and discuss the content of statutory and case law; examine criminal justice and/or social science data and explain their significance; explain the underlying causes of antisocial and criminal behavior; apply Constitutional principles to the practice of criminal justice; articulate, either orally or in writing, concepts or theories applicable to the criminal justice system; apply critical thinking to research, evaluate, analyze and synthesize the appropriate procedures for the collection of evidence and data in criminal case preparation for law enforcement agencies; and develop, organize and write an objective report that meets the legal and detailed requirements of law enforcement agencies.

Students must complete the following ADT requirements:

• 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
• the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
• a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
• obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
• earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the College.

Required Core Courses (6 units)

List A: Two Courses (6 units)

List B: Two Courses (minimum of 6 units)

Select any course from List A not already used or courses listed below.

Associate of Science Degree in Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement

After completing an A.S. degree in Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement, a student will be able to:

• Interpret and apply established law and rules or evidence to a given law enforcement or corrections related situation
• Use the appropriate interpersonal communication methodology, techniques or tactics for a given law enforcement or corrections related situation
• Apply established conflict resolution techniques for a given law enforcement or corrections related situation
• Identify the appropriate application of force in response to a given law enforcement or corrections related matter or conflict scenario
• Identify and describe a minimum of one personal methodology for demonstrating an appreciation and respect for different cultures, and the ethnic diversity of a particular community
• Identify and describe an ethical and professional response when given a personal law enforcement or corrections related matter or conflict scenario.

Required Core Courses (21 units)

Elective Courses (9 units)

To obtain an Associate of Science Degree in Administration of Justice, a student must complete:

1. Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements
2. Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements