Criminal Justice
Associate in Science Administration of Justice · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Explain the historical development and philosophy of law.
- Perform legal research independently and interpret, analyze and defend appellate court decisions.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of situations, and prepare acceptable investigative reports.
- Identify and describe modus operandi, basic crime scene investigation, proper identification and collection of evidence.
- Describe interview and lawful interrogation techniques.