# Administration of Justice (A.S.-T Degree)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Public Safety Training

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#### Administration of Justice Associate in Science for Transfer

The Associate of Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer degree (AS-T in Administration of Justice) is intended to prepare students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor’s degrees in Administration of Justice or Criminal Justice. Students who complete this degree will receive “priority admission with junior status to the California State University system." This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of CalGETC and 18-20 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in all major coursework. A ‘P’ (Pass) grade is acceptable for courses in the major. There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.   Upon completion of the following requirements, the student will be eligible for an Associate Degree for Transfer: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) The completion of all courses required for the major with a “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable for courses in the major.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze the fundamental theories and concepts underlying the American Criminal Justice system.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to assess the operational elements of the major components comprising the American Justice system.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to evaluate the constitutional criminal principles as they apply to the criminal justice system.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Administration of Justice Associate in Science for Transfer: Complete all of the following** | | 18 |
| **Core Courses: Complete all of the following** | | 6 |
| CRIM B1 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIM B2 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| **LIST A - Select two courses from the following** | | 6 |
| CRIM B3 | Introduction to Evidence | 3 |
| CRIM B4 | Constitutional Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CRIM B5 | Community Relations | 3 |
| CRIM B8 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRIM B9 | The Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| CRIM B12 | Forensic and Scientific Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| CRIM B21 | Introduction to Correctional Administration | 3 |
| **LIST B - Select two courses from the following** | | 6 |
| **Any LIST A course not already used.** | | 3 |
| CRIM B6 | Introduction to Transformational Policing | 3 |