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      "markdown": "Upon completion of this degree, students will be prepared to pursue a BA/BS in Criminal Justice. Administration of Justice is the study of the causes, consequences and control of crime. The program leading to the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer is designed to acquaint pre-service and in-service students with the principles and practices of criminal justice systems in America. Although the programs curriculum allows for the development of depth in one of the subject’s substantive subsystems (i.e. law enforcement, juvenile, courts or corrections), our objective is to familiarize students with activities in all the above areas. The program is both academic and professional in that it is an interdisciplinary attempt to relate intellectual issues and practitioner perspectives to the challenge of crime in a free society. Consequently, the program provides preparation for employment with a related agency and/or transfer to a college or university. Students will be prepared to work in a variety of fields, including: public law enforcement agencies such as municipal police, probation officers, county deputy sheriffs, correctional offices, game wardens, state parks, and private security. Those completing the AS-T in Administration of Justice degree will be able to transfer to the California State University system and be prepared to study in the following areas: Administration of Justice, Law Enforcement, Correctional Administration, Social Science, and Pre-Law.\n\nAssociate Degree for Transfer Requirements:\n\n(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:\n\n(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).\n\n(B) A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.\n\n(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.\n\nTitle 5 section 55063(a) also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a \"P\" if the course was taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  reflect critically on developments in criminal justice policy and the relationship of these policies to the wider political and social environment.\n2.  compare and evaluate diverse and competing arguments and analysis in disciplinary (justice system) and interdisciplinary contexts.\n3.  demonstrate knowledge of the history, structure, and processes of law enforcement, the judicial system, correctional system, and the juvenile justice system.\n4.  define and utilize key terms, concepts, and theories in the criminal justice system.\n5.  interpret, assess and compare competing types of evidence and data.\n6.  effectively communicate orally and in writing the results of their analysis and conclusions."
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