Administration of Justice
Associate of Arts Administration of Justice · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Kinesiology, Athletics, and Public Safety Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/kinesiology-athletics-and-public-safety/
The administration of justice program prepares students for a career in criminal justice. By completing the program requirements, students gain the ability to apply principles of the justice system, constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, human relations, and concepts of criminal law as well as demonstrate proficiency in report writing and record keeping. Career options include police officer, corrections officer, homeland security, private security, and crime scene investigator.
The pre-employment student should secure a complete physical examination from a licensed physician, preferably one who specializes in examination for law enforcement agencies. The applicant failing a medical examination should consult with instructors before applying for employment with a police agency.
At least 50 percent of the courses required for the major must be completed at El Camino College.
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/kinesiology-athletics-and-public-safety/
Required Core: 21 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AJ 100 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| AJ 103 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ 115 | Community and the Justice System | 3 |
| AJ 130 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 131 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| AJ 135 | Report Writing | 3 |
| AJ 170 | Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice | 3 |
6-11 units from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AJ 95 | Cooperative Work Experience Education | 2-4 |
| AJ 106 | Criminal Justice Career Preparation | 3 |
| AJ 107 | Crime and Control - An Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| AJ 109 | Introduction to Police Patrol Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 111 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| AJ 126 | Juvenile Delinquency and Legal Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 132 | Forensic Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| AJ 133 | Fingerprint Classification and Investigation | 3 |
| AJ 134 | Introduction to Crime Analysis | 3 |
| AJ 150 | Peace Officer Training Module - Level III | 6.5 |
| AJ 155 | Peace Officer Training Module - Level II | 10 |
Total Major Units: 27-32
Preparation for the Administration of Justice Transfer Major
For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units