# Administration of Justice (Associate in Science for Transfer)

Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Criminal Justice

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=106

Credits: 60.0

The Criminal Justice program is designed to provide students with the basic theoretical knowledge that will prepare them for a career in law enforcement or corrections. The program develops a high level of academic, personal, and professional competence demanded in a wide range of agencies. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees: Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. 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. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an "AA-T" or "AS-T" major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better (title 5 § 55063). Certified completion of the CalGETC General Education Pattern. NOTE: Should the student fall below the 60 units between the major unit requirements and the CalGETC pattern, the deficit units shall be comprised of transferrable elective units.

## Program Outcomes

1.  Acquired fundamental grounding in communications, science, mathematics, humanities, the social sciences and self-develop
2.  Acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills in law enforcement and corrections.

### Program Requirements

#### Required Core Classes - Total 6 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CRJ 103 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 115 | Introduction to Law Enforcement/Corrections | 3 |

#### Take 2 Courses Units from List A - Total 6 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CRJ 104 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ 120 | Community Relations | 3 |
| CRJ 206 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |

#### Take 2 Courses from List B - Total 6 Credits

(If choosing Statistics, take either MAT 106 or PSY 155 not both)

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PSY 155 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences | 3 |

#### CalGETC

-   Transfer General Education Requirements Credits: 34 - 38