Administration of Justice

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer Degree (ADT) is an excellent way to develop base concepts of criminal law, corrections and criminal justice in the United States. This degree will provide a basis for understanding core principles used in criminal justice, and therefore prepare graduates for career opportunities in the field of criminal justice. Students in the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer Degree (ADT) can develop careers in areas such as education, detention officer, dispatcher, probation/parole officer, police officer, deputy sheriff and attorney.

The Criminal Justice department offers courses from beginning to advanced. All courses are designed to develop students’ observation skills, practical application and written abilities. Students will be prepared for transfer into a baccalaureate degree program in Criminal Justice at a CSU.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Differentiate the roles of the law enforcement, courts, and corrections components of the criminal justice system
2. Explain the legal justifications required for conducting a search and an arrest, and the exceptions to these requirements.
3. Identify the foundational requirements for the admissibility and the exclusion of evidence in a criminal court proceeding.

Potential Careers

• Police Officer
• Probation Officer
• Corrections Officer
• Deputy Sherriff
• Parole Agent

REQUIREMENTS

Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements

Associate Degrees for Transfer require students to meet the following requirements:

• Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
• Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
• Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
• Completion of Cal-GETC.

Students should consult a GWC counselor to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.