Administration of Justice
Associate in Science for Transfer Administration of Justice · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science for Transfer
The Associate in Science for Transfer in Administration of Justice provides an educational foundation for persons aspiring to careers in law enforcement, probation, parole, court administration, corporate security or custodial corrections. The Associate in Science for Transfer in Administration of Justice will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Administration of Justice or Criminology.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum grade of C (or P grade if taken on a pass/no pass basis) for each course in the major.
The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.
The graduate of the Associate in Science for Transfer in Administration of Justice will:
- Understand the interdisciplinary nature of criminal justice issues in law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
- Effectively communicate key terms, concepts, and theories in criminal justice.
- Reflect critically on criminal justice policy and its relationship in society.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 18 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (6 units): | 6 | |
| AJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ 103 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| Select four courses from the following (12 units): | 12 | |
| AJ 102 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 104 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| AJ 105 | Community Relations | 3 |
| AJ 111 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| AJ 120 | Juvenile Law and Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 130 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| AJ 150 | Introduction to Forensics | 3 |
| Electives | 11 | |
| Elective units required for the Administrtion of Justice AS-T: 11 | ||
| General Education | 31 | |
| Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 3 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 11 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses. | ||
| Total | 60 | |