# ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE (Associate of Science Degree)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Administration of Justice

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24123

### Description

Students 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.

To 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.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 18 |
| AJ 101 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| AJ 102 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 104 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| AJ 105 | Community Relations/Multicultural Issues Within Public Service | 3 |
| AJ 106 | Criminal Law I | 3 |
| AJ 107 | Criminal Law II | 3 |
| **Plus 6 units from the following courses:** | | 6 |
| GIS 281 | Crime Mapping and Analysis | 4 |
| **Administration of Justice Courses (Subject Titles & Units will vary)** | |  |
| **Corrections Courses (Subject Titles & Units will vary)** | |  |
| **Police Academy Courses (Subject Titles & Units will vary)** | |  |
| **Total** | | **24** |