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  "college": "rio-hondo-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Administration of Justice",
  "id": "administration-of-justice-associate-of-science-degree",
  "name": "ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE",
  "award": "Associate of Science Degree",
  "department": "administration-of-justice",
  "sourceUrl": "https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24123",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nStudents desiring careers in law enforcement may elect a program from Administration of Justice. This program is designed to be transferable or job-oriented, depending on student need. Students seeking careers in corrections, probation and parole should specialize in the corrections option. Some of these areas require a four-year degree. Students seeking employment with a local, state or federal law enforcement agency should specialize in Administration of Justice. Every student should seek counseling with the assigned member of the Counseling staff in order to develop a comprehensive course of study within his/her career choice. It is highly recommended that the Administration of Justice student take Introduction to Administration of Justice before advancing to the next courses. This provides a foundation of basic understanding of the Criminal Justice System. The student is now prepared for a study of courses in the Administration of Justice.\n\nTo acquire the **Associate of Science Degree in Administration of Justice**, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of \"C\" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details."
    },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses",
          "units": "18"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AJ 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Administration of Justice",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AJ 102",
          "title": "Criminal Procedures",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AJ 104",
          "title": "Legal Aspects of Evidence",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AJ 105",
          "title": "Community Relations/Multicultural Issues Within Public Service",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AJ 106",
          "title": "Criminal Law I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AJ 107",
          "title": "Criminal Law II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Plus 6 units from the following courses:",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GIS 281",
          "title": "Crime Mapping and Analysis",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Administration of Justice Courses (Subject Titles & Units will vary)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Corrections Courses (Subject Titles & Units will vary)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Police Academy Courses (Subject Titles & Units will vary)"
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "24"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}