Administration of Justice
17 courses · Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ADJUS 21 Introduction to Administration of Justice
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AJ 110
History and philosophy of administration of justice in America: Identification of various subsystems emphasizing US courts, corrections, and law enforcement, role expectations and their interrelationships; theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation; ethics; and education and training for professionalism.
ADJUS 22 Concepts of Criminal Law
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AJ 120
Historical development and philosophy of law and constitutional provisions: Classification of crime, legal research, study of case law, and concepts of law as a social force.
ADJUS 23 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ADJUS 021.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AJ 122
Study of the role and responsibilities of each segment within the administration of justice system: Law enforcement, judicial, and corrections systems; past and contemporary analysis of subsystem procedures from initial entry to final disposition, and the relationship each segment maintains with its system members.
ADJUS 24 Legal Aspects of Evidence
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ADJUS 021.
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AJ 124
Origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence: Constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search, and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; and judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies.
ADJUS 25 Community Relations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ADJUS 021.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AJ 160
Survey of relationship between the criminal justice system and evolving multicultural communities: Causal and symptomatic aspects of community misunderstanding, misinformation, prejudice, one-sidedness and mistrust; the challenges of administering justice within a diverse population and possibilities for change.
ADJUS 26 Introduction to Forensic Investigation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AJ 150
History and philosophy of forensic investigation from the perspective of the investigator: Identification of various techniques and their applications, role expectations and the interrelationships with other scientific and non-scientific disciplines as they relate to the judicial system.
ADJUS 49 Independent Study in Administration of Justice
- Units
- .5-5
- Hours
- .5 - 5 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Administration of Justice. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.
ADJUS 51 Juvenile Law and Procedures
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ADJUS 021.
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AJ 220
The history and philosophy of juvenile law and procedures in America: Assessment of juvenile court law and agencies involved in crime control, law enforcement approach to delinquency control utilizing accepted techniques of prevention, repression, investigation, and apprehension of youthful offenders.
ADJUS 57 Report Writing for Public Safety Personnel
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or ENGL C1002.
- Advisory
- ADJUS 021.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Techniques of communicating facts, information and ideas effectively in public-safety systems reports: Emphasis on letters, memoranda, directives, administrative reports and summaries required in public-safety systems, terminology, correct English usage, organization of information, note and report writing, presentation of court testimony.
ADJUS 63 Introduction to Corrections
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ADJUS 021.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AJ 200
Philosophy and history of corrections from a historical and theoretical points of view: Survey of various explanations for criminal behavior; functions and objectives of criminal justice system concerned with probation, institutions, and parole process as they affect offender behavior modification; courts system relations to criminal offender; and modern approaches in correctional processes.
ADJUS 70 Introduction to Homeland Security
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
History and philosophy of homeland security: Past domestic terrorism events including the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the Oklahoma City bombing; recounts both government and private action taken in the aftermath of 9/11 as it relates to legislation, government organization, communication, technology, and emergency management practices.
ADJUS 71 Intelligence Analysis and Security Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Comprehensive study of intelligence analysis and its relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters and natural disasters: Various vulnerabilities of our national defense and private sectors posed to these institutions by terrorists, man-made disasters, and natural disasters; issues regarding intelligence support of homeland security measures implemented by the United States and the intelligence community.
ADJUS 72 Introduction to Terrorism/WMD
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ADJUS 070.
- Transfers to
- CSU
History of terrorism: Different types (bio, cyber, domestic and international), role of the Federal government in combating this problem, relationship between the Federal government and local agencies, and the use of forensics in an actual weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incident.
ADJUS 110 Basic Course–Police Academy
- Units
- 40
- Hours
- 31.26 hours lecture, 28.8 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Background check.
- Advisory
- KIN 153A.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Techniques of law enforcement: Fundamental principles and procedures of criminal law, patrol procedures, investigation procedures, defensive and offensive tactics, use of weapons, community relations, police vehicle operations, traffic enforcement, investigation of accidents, first aid and physical conditioning for police service.
ADJUS 115 Transportation and Border Security
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Border security and security for transportation infrastructure from post 9/11 to the present: Seaports, ships, aircraft, airports, trains, train stations, trucks, highways, bridges, rail lines, pipelines, and buses; overview of modern border and transportation security challenges, as well as different methods used to address these challenges.
ADJUS 116 Security Guard
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Key concepts and skills needed to qualify for entry-level employment as a security guard in a public or private security company: Emphasis on proper techniques used to protect property, resolve conflicts, overcome resistance by use of force and restraint, and make proper arrests, if necessary.
ADJUS 200 Law Enforcement Pre-Academy
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Preparation for a law enforcement police academy: Class lectures, note taking, written tests, oral communication, physical fitness exercises, emergency vehicle operation training, defensive tactics, and practical scenarios to simulate training practices in a law enforcement police academy.