# Administration of Justice (Certificate of Achievement)

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Administration of Justice

Source: https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25398/28408/28070/28411/28208

**About the Program**

**Program Goal:** Career

**GE Pattern(s):** None

**Program Code:** 07269.00CA

See AS Degree in Administration of Justice.

**Program Learning Outcome(s):**
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1.  Explain the historical development and philosophy of law.
2.  Perform legal research independently and interpret, analyze and defend appellate court decisions.
3.  Communicate effectively in a variety of situations and prepare acceptable investigative reports.
4.  Identify and describe modus operandi, basic crime scene investigation, proper identification and collection of evidence.
5.  Describe interview and lawful interrogation techniques.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 30 |
| AJ 1 | Criminology | 3 |
| AJ 2 | Administration of Justice | 3 |
| AJ 3 | Legal Research | 2 |
| AJ 4 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ 6 | Evidence | 3 |
| AJ 8 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| AJ 10 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 11 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| AJ 13 | Organized Crime/Gangs | 3 |
| AJ 14 | Community Oriented Policing | 3 |
| AJ 99 | Work Experience-AJ | 1 |
| **Total** | | **30** |