ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Associate of Science Degree Administration of Justice · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 | |