Modern Policing
A.S. Degree Administration of Justice · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Modern Policing AS Degree will prepare graduates to meet the requirements of the State of California mandated by Assembly Bill 89 to achieve the core competencies of state officials/law enforcement officers, as defined in CA Government Code 1031.4. The Modern Policing AS Degree is foundational to and prepares students for a career as a Peace Officer, which shall be completed prior to obtaining a POST Basic Certificate or within 24 months of initial appointment as a Peace Officer. Focus on courses pertinent to law enforcement, which shall include, but not be limited to, psychology, communications, history, ethnic studies, law, and those determined to develop necessary critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Policing AS: Complete all of the following | 47 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 24 | |
| AJ 101 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| AJ 102 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ 201 | Modern Policing in Society | 3 |
| AJ 220 | Leadership and Ethics in Modern Policing | 3 |
| ART 103 | History of Art: Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America | 3 |
| COMM 219 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ETHN 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| PSY 230 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Required Course - Choose one | 3 | |
| AJ 103 | Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| AJ 204 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 205 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| Required Course - Choose one | 4 | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| Required Course - Choose one | 3 | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | 3 |
| Required Course - Choose one | 3 | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| Required Course - Choose one | 4 | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| Required Course - Choose one | 3 | |
| PHIL 105 | Ethics: Moral Issues in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| PHIL 105H | Ethics: Moral Issues in Society Honors | 3 |
| Required Course - Choose one | 3 | |
| AJ 206 | Criminology | 3 |
| CFE 103 | The Child in Family and Community Relationship | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
Modern Policing AS
Term 1 (15 units)
- AJ101 - Introduction to Administration of Justice (3)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- STATC1000 - Introduction to Statistics (4)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (1)
Term 2 (15 units)
- AJ102 - Criminal Law (3)
- AJ201 - Modern Policing in Society (3)
- COMMC1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- ART103 - History of Art: Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America (3)
Term 3 (15 units)
- AJ206 - Criminology (3)
- PHIL105 - Ethics: Moral Issues in Contemporary Society (3)
- PHIL105H - Ethics: Moral Issues in Society Honors (3)
- PSY230 - Social Psychology (3)
- AJ103 - Criminal Evidence (3)
- ENGLC1001 - Critical Thinking and Writing (3)
- ENGLC1001H - Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors (3)
Term 4 (15 units)
- AJ220 - Leadership and Ethics in Modern Policing (3)
- COMM219 - Introduction to Intercultural Communication (3)
- ETHN101 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)