Administration of Justice - Judicial Administration
Associate in Science Administration of Justice · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
San José City College offers both an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS) and certificates in Administration of Justice – Judicial Administration. Students planning to transfer should follow the Associate in Arts degree. The Judicial Administration option expands the existing Administration of Justice program focus beyond primarily law enforcement to include judicial branch careers. The program offers students educational opportunities which prepare them for entry into judicial branch careers. Additionally, the curriculum addresses the educational and professional development needs of the existing judicial branch workforce and prepares students for advancement in their careers working in the courts. The program goals address the increasing need for well-prepared applicants for court positions at all levels from entry to managerial.
Students considering transferring to the California State University system and are interested in continuing their studies in the following areas: Administration of Justice, Law Enforcement, Correctional Administration, Social Science, and Pre-Law should also review the major sheet for an Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T).
A grade of "C" or better is required for each course in the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Judicial Branch Administration
- Course Operations
- Court Management
- Court Lead/Supervision
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- The operations of the various divisions of the court such as criminal, civil, family law, probate, juvenile delinquency, and dependency.
- The role of the clerk of court in functions such as legal processing, calendaring, and maintaining the court record.
- The courtroom support functions such as making the official record, jury services, and court security.
- Administrative business functions such as finance, human resources, facilities management, and information technology.
Requirements
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | ||
| AJ 125 | Fundamentals of Court Operations-Court Case Types | 3 |
| AJ 127 | Introduction to Government and the Judicial Branch | 3 |
| AJ 128 | Public Trust and Confidence in the Judicial Branch | 3 |
| AJ 129 | Fundamentals of Court Operations- Courtroom Support | 3 |
| AJ 131 | Judicial Branch Workplace: Relationships and Communications | 3 |
| AJ 132 | Introduction to Judicial Administration | 3 |
| AJ 133 | Career Readiness in the Judicial/Justice System | 3 |
| BUS 008 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Approved Major Electives
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 9 units from the following: | 9 | |
| AJ 011 | Criminal Law | |
| AJ 111 | Juvenile Law and Procedures | |
| AJ 112 | Introduction to Evidence | |
| AJ 113 | Violent Crime in America | |
| SOC 010 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| SOC 011 | Social Problems | |
AS Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 24 | |
| Approved Major Electives | 9 | |
| General Education Requirements | 27 | |
| Complete two courses for the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement (US-1, US-2, and US-3) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |