Administration of Justice
Associate in Science Administration of Justice · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
This degree provides an educational foundation for persons aspiring to careers in law enforcement, probation, parole, court administration, corporate security or custodial corrections. Students intending to transfer to a four-year institution should discuss their programs with a counselor.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice will:
- Have a fundamental knowledge of the criminal justice system and its primary components.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 27 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (15 units): | 15 | |
| AJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ 102 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 103 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ 104 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| AJ 105 | Community Relations | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 12 units selected from the following. Students are encouraged to discuss additional course choices with a member of the department and to focus their work upon their area of interest. | 12 | |
| AJ 106 | Police Patrol Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 111 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| AJ 115 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| AJ 120 | Juvenile Law and Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 130 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| AJ 149 | Work Experience Education | 1 |
| AJ 150 | Introduction to Forensics | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 27 | |