Administration of Justice

The Administration of Justice program offers several associate degrees intended to academically prepare students with the necessary skills to work in the criminal justice field, in both public and private sectors. The Administration of Justice program uses theory and praxis to study crime and the criminal justice system in a global multicultural society. The program focuses on essential learning dimensions of effective communication, critical inquiry, information literacy, social and cultural awareness, and ethical intelligence. The Administration of Justice Associate in Science for Transfer degree will benefit students who desire to enter the workforce, build career technical education, pursue academic transfer endeavors, or seek to enhance their personal educational enrichment in the field of study.

The Administration of Justice Associate in Science for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, courts, social and judicial services, and the private sector. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to transfer directly to the California State University system to continue their studies in administration of justice, corrections, probation or parole, social services, legal studies, or the judiciary.

To be awarded the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer degree, students must:

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication necessary in the criminal justice field.
• Interpret and analyze information, concepts, and theories of the criminal justice system from multiple perspectives
• Apply and integrate terminology, concepts, and practices of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.
• Evaluate the role of social responsibility within the criminal justice system, recognizing its impact on addressing systemic inequalities and promoting fairness, equity, and accountability within multicultural societies.
• Analyze values, beliefs, and experiences to cultivate a commitment to ongoing ethical development, self-awareness, personal growth, and moral integrity necessary of practitioners within the criminal justice field.

Required Courses

Major Requirements

Total Requirements

1. Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.