# Criminal Justice (Associate in Science)

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

Source: https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25398/28408/28070/28411/28213

**About the Program**

**Program Goal:** Career

**GE Pattern(s):** Butte Local, Cal-GETC

**Program Code:** 16981.00AS

The Criminal Justice degree is designed for students who plan to earn a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related fields at CSU, Chico.  This degree may also serve as the basis for students who are interested in pre-law. Visit website for details www.assist.org

**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:** | | 18 |
| AJ 2 | Administration of Justice | 3 |
| AJ 4 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ 6 | Evidence | 3 |
| AJ 8 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| AJ 10 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 14 | Community Oriented Policing | 3 |
| **Total** | | **18** |