Administration of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree Criminal Justice · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Administration of Justice for Transfer - AS-T
Description
The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer degree prepares students for a variety of careers in the criminal justice system. Courses within the program acquaint students with the American Justice system, crime causes, the role of law enforcement, roles of administration of justice practitioners, procedural and constitutional rights of defendants, legal defenses, criminal courtroom procedure, evidence procedures, juvenile procedures, and misdemeanor and felony violations of criminal law.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in preparation to pursue a career in the field of public law enforcement agencies such as municipal police, probation officers, county deputy sheriffs, correctional offices, game wardens, state parks, and private security, or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- List the most common and frequently occurring crimes in California, citing the appropriate and corresponding California Penal Code sections to prepare for entry-level and career positions in the CJS.
- Identify and then analyze the basic elements of a crime, as defined by the California Penal Code or the Model Penal Code.
- List and explain the three primary levels of government as well as contrast and compare the levels to one another then provide examples of law enforcement agencies that operate within each respective level of government, to prepare students to search for criminal justice-related careers in the three levels of government, and provide them with the knowledge of the jurisdiction and authority of various agencies working within the CJS.
- Define the three major classifications of crimes in order to prepare for entry-level and career positions in the Criminal Justice system.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science for Transfer Degree (AS-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 6 | |
| CJ 1 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJ 2 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| List A - Any two courses: | 6 | |
| CJ 3 | Criminal Court Process | 3 |
| CJ 4 | Community and the Justice System | 3 |
| CJ 5 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ 6 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
| CJ 7 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJ 9 | Crime Scene Management and Forensic Evidence | 3 |
| CJ 51 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| List B - Any two courses from the following, or any courses not taken from List A: | 6-7 | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 10 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 17 | Sociology of Crime | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Total | 18-19 | |
Other Information
Public Service, Culture, and Society
Local Program (Major) Code: S133
Program Control Number: 31248
TOP Code: 2105.00*
CIP Code: 43.0107