Administration of Justice

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE - ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER DEGREE

Summary

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.

NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

Award Notes: The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

• Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
• Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
• 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 CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
• Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
• Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Administration of Justice Program will be able to:

1. Understand the three components of the criminal justice system and how they interrelate.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the California Penal Code, the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training regulations and appropriate department policies and procedures.
3. Relate knowledge from several employment areas such as pre-employment testing, physical requirements, psychological evaluations and social factors.
4. Use information of crime scene management and investigation, forensics analysis and information technology to conduct rudimentary criminal investigations.
5. Analyze and evaluate the role of criminal sanctions in recidivism rates and the rehabilitation process of offenders.

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