# Administration of Justice - ADMJ (ADMJ) courses Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 10 courses Source: https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/administration-of-justice-admj "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### ADMJ B40 — Law and Democracy - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **C-ID:** LPPS 110 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/admj.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/admj.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences - BC General Education Pattern (starting Summer 2025): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science - CSU General Education Breadth: D Social Sciences - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences This course is an introduction to legal concepts in American democracy and contemporary issues. Students will learn theories of historical social injustice and movements; the structure and function of law, and the principles of social justice, civil rights, and civil liberties. Students will examine how the law structures as well as limits democracy. This course includes community-based learning that is directly related to the content of the course. ### ADMJ B60 — Arrest and Control Techniques P.C. 832 - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Grading: Letter grade, Pass/No Pass Introduces methods and regulations used by peace officers regarding the powers of arrest, and laws of search and seizure. Students will engage in weaponless self defense and physical arrest activities. Course is designed to meet the requirements of California Penal Code section 832 (PC 832), which establishes a minimum mandatory standard of training for peace officers in the State of California. Meets the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements. ### ADMJ B61NC — Application of Transformational Policing Module 1 - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Non-Credit - This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress. - Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG) Introduces theories, strategies, and methods to be used by peace officers and public safety personnel to incorporate and implement Transformational Policing into policies and practices. ### ADMJ B62NC — Application of Transformational Policing Module 2 - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Non-Credit - This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress. - Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG) Builds on and adds to the theories, strategies, and methods learned in ADMJ B61NC that peace officers and public safety personnel will incorporate and implement Transformational Policing into policies and practices. ### ADMJ B63NC — Application of Transformational Policing Module 3 - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Non-Credit - This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress. - Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG) Builds on the theories, strategies, and methods learned in ADMJ B61NC and ADMJ B62NC to complete the three modules and incorporate equity‐minded, culturally‐informed public safety training through the Transformational Policing model. ### ADMJ B66 — Power to Arrest - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade The course provides students with the knowledge and skills to pass the State of California mandated exam for a Security Guard Card and to function at the entry level of the security profession. Class meets the certification requirements for the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services from the California State and Consumer Services Agency. ### ADMJ B67 — PC 832 Firearms Training - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Per penal code section 13511.5, Students must obtain written clearance from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) verifying that they are NOT prohibited from possessing firearms. LiveSCAN and a DOJ clearance is required prior to registration for this course. LiveSCAN application is provided by WESTEC. Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency for licensure or employment purposes. Finger printing is required by law to take this course and legally apply for a permit. - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade The course provides students with the competencies required for certification by Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) 80101. Students will engage in the use of firearms, which will include handgun familiarization; safety; care, cleaning and storage; firearms range qualifications. SPECIAL NOTICE: Per Penal Code section 13511.5, students must obtain written clearance from the California Department of Justice verifying that they are not prohibited from possessing firearms which involves completion of LiveSCAN and DOJ clearance. ### ADMJ B72 — Peace Officer's Basic Academy - **Units:** 21 - **Hours:** 90 lecture hours, 864 lab hours - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/admj.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Per penal code section 13511.5, Students must obtain written clearance from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) verifying that they are NOT prohibited from possessing firearms. LiveSCAN and a DOJ clearance is required prior to registration for this course. LiveSCAN application is provided by WESTEC. Physical agility test, DMV printout, drug screening, medical clearance, and reading and writing assessment are also required. Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency for licensure or employment purposes. - Grading: Pass/No Pass Course provides students with the competencies set forth by Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) to obtain a position as an entry-level peace officer Covers introduction to law enforcement, administration of justice, criminal law, evidence and investigation, community-police relations, patrol procedures traffic control, juvenile procedure, physical fitness, defensive tactics, firearms, first aid and CPR, vehicle operations, domestic violence, field training, and evaluation, and other related basic law enforcement topics. ### ADMJ B81 — Skills Training for Security Guards - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Not Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Grading: Pass/No Pass, Letter grade This course provides the required training security guards must complete within six months of employment as a security guard. Additional topics include the review and practice of security guard skills and legal requirements. This course meets the training requirements as set forth by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security, and Investigative Services. ### ADMJ B99NC — Active Shooter: Warning Signs and Responses - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 9 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Non-Credit - This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress. - Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG) The course is designed to provide employers, employees, and the general public knowledge, skills, and training for active shooter attacks. Topics include the active shooter mindset, the history of the active shooter in both America and abroad, how to respond and protect the safety of oneself and others, and warning signs of a possible impending active shooter.