Administration of Justice AS-T

Units: 90 units

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) degree is designed to acquaint pre-service and in-service students with the principles and practices of criminal justice systems in America. Although the program’s curriculum allows for the development of depth in one of the subject’s major systems (i.e., law enforcement, juvenile justice, courts or corrections), the objective of this program is to familiarize students with concepts in all of the above areas. The Administration of Justice program is both academic and professional in that it is an interdisciplinary approach to relating 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 four-year college or university. Students completing the AS-T degree in Administration of Justice will be able to transfer to the California State University system and be prepared to study in areas such as Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Correctional Administration, Social Science, and Pre-Law. Students completing the Administration of Justice for Transfer program will be prepared to work in a variety of positions such as municipal police officers, county deputy sheriffs, probation or correctional officers, game wardens, state park officers, and private security officers. Students completing the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer degree (AA-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major. To obtain the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer degree, students must complete the following requirements: 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) - Breadth Requirements. (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. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. 3. A minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Analyze the historical perspective, cultural evolution, and the origin of criminal law.

• Describe the steps of the legal process, including pre-arrest, arrest through trial, sentencing, appeal and correctional procedures.

• Evaluate the influences and consequences of crime, including social and psychological factors.

• Recognize the influence of multicultural factors as they relate to the criminal justice system.

• Describe the importance of professional ethics in the major areas of the criminal justice system.

• Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for obtaining employment in a variety of areas, including the court system, law enforcement, and corrections/community supervision.

Program Requirements