Administration of Justice

Associate of Science-Transfer 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 provides students with 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. Students completing this program will be prepared to transfer and major in criminal justice. Competencies will be assessed regularly in accordance with the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) criteria.

The Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AS-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn an AS-T degree, students must complete:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.
  2. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirements.
  3. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  4. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
  5. A grade of "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Students who have completed the AS-T will have a strong academic foundation in the field and will be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study at the university. The coursework will satisfy most of the lower-division requirements at many institutions within the California State University system. Students transferring to a UC, private, or out-of-state university should consult with an El Camino College counselor when planning to complete the degree since transfer requirements may be slightly different than those required for the AS-T.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/kinesiology-athletics-and-public-safety/public-safety-programs.php.

Required Core: 6 units

CourseTitleUnits
AJ 100Introduction to Administration of Justice3
AJ 103Concepts of Criminal Law3

List A: 6 units

CourseTitleUnits
AJ 107Crime and Control - An Introduction to Corrections3
AJ 111Criminal Investigation3
AJ 115Community and the Justice System3
AJ 126Juvenile Delinquency and Legal Procedures3
AJ 130Criminal Procedures3
AJ 131Legal Aspects of Evidence3
AJ 132Forensic Crime Scene Investigation3

List B: 6-7 units

CourseTitleUnits
SOCI 101Introduction to Sociology3
PSYC 109AIntroduction to Statistics and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences4
orSOCI 109AIntroduction to Statistics and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences4
orSTAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
orSTAT C1000HIntroduction to Statistics - Honors4
PSYC C1000Introduction to Psychology3
orPSYC C1000HIntroduction to Psychology - Honors3

Total Major Units: 18-19

GE Pattern

Complete the following:

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

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