Administration of Justice - AA
A.A. Degree Major Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 20.0 - 41.0 credits
Administration of Justice is the study of the principles of the federal, state, and local justice systems and subsystems. The curriculum prepares students for careers in a variety of criminal justice fields at the local, state, and national levels. The two-year degree program at College of the Siskiyous allows students to complete an Associate of Arts degree. The Administration of Justice Program also offers a comprehensive Public Safety Training Program including a Police Officer Academy and State-mandated training courses for the Law Enforcement Community. Students who wish to transfer may want to consult their counselor to help them determine the best course of action for their goals.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of Justice - AA | 20-41 | |
| • The Administration of Justice major requirements. | ||
| • The College of the Siskiyous General Education pattern (COSGE) requirements. | ||
| • Any needed electives to reach a total of 60 COS degree applicable units. | ||
| • All major courses and any courses noted on the COS check sheet must be completed with a C or better. | ||
| • As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English C1000 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year. | ||
| Must be at least 18 years of age. | ||
| Possess a driver’s license. | ||
| Be free of any felony convictions or legal mandates that restrict or prohibit employment as a law enforcement officer or possession of a firearm. | ||
| Pass the Post-Entry Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) with a minimum score of 42. | ||
| In addition to the PELLET-B, you will be required to perform the following: - A 1.5 mile run in less than 20 minutes. - A minimum of 20 push-ups in 2 minutes. - A minimum of 30 sit-ups in 2 minutes. | ||
| Obtain Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan Firearms Clearance. Students shall obtain DOJ clearance prior to the first day of the academy. | ||
| Obtain medical clearance to ensure you can fully participate in academy training prior to the first day of the academy. | ||
| Complete: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| ADJ 1001 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ADJ 1503 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| ADJ 1505 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| ADJ 1517 | Community and the Justice System | 3 |
| ADJ 2002 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| ADJ 2524 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| Complete one of the following | 2-3 | |
| ADJ 2512 | PC 832 - Reserve Officer Training | 2 |
| ADJ 2522 | California Statutory Law | 3 |
| ADJ 2526 | Criminal Court Process | 3 |
| ADJ 2528 | Criminology | 3 |
| Alternative Major Requirements: in lieu of the 20-21 units above.: Complete all of the following | 30.5-41 | |
| ADJ 2014 | Level III Reserve Officer Training | 5.5-8 |
| ADJ 2516 | Level II Reserve Officer Certification | 8-11.5 |
| ADJ 2517 | Basic Police Academy - Module I | 17-21.5 |
Recommended Sequence
Option 2
Term 1 (13.5-19.5 units)
- ADJ2014 - Level III Reserve Officer Training (5.5-8)
- ADJ2516 - Level II Reserve Officer Certification (8-11.5)
Term 2 (17-21.5 units)
- ADJ2517 - Basic Police Academy - Module I (17-21.5)
Option 1
Term 1 (12 units)
- ADJ1001 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
- ADJ1503 - Legal Aspects of Evidence (3)
- ADJ2002 - Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
- ADJ2526 - Criminal Court Process (3)
- ADJ2528 - Criminology (3)
Term 2 (11-12 units)
- ADJ1517 - Community and the Justice System (3)
- ADJ2524 - Introduction to Corrections (3)
- ADJ1505 - Criminal Investigation (3)
- ADJ2512 - PC 832 - Reserve Officer Training (2)
- ADJ2522 - California Statutory Law (3)