{ "college": "shasta-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Administration of Justice", "id": "administration-of-justice--administration-of-justice-associate-in-science-for-transfer", "name": "Administration of Justice", "award": "Associate in Science for Transfer", "department": "administration-of-justice", "sourceUrl": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/catalog-2026-2027-compressed.pdf#page=47", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "### Program description\n\nThis course of study prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or economic crime investigation. Students will be able to describe the individual functions and components of the modern criminal justice system; use introductory concepts of legal research to locate, analyze, and discuss the content of statutory and case law; and explain the underlying cause of antisocial and criminal behavior. Proper selection of curriculum electives further enables students to study other academic disciplines, such as political science, sociology, and public administration. This program is appropriate for students considering law school as well as certain careers in law enforcement.\n\nThis degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree.\n\n### Program learning outcomes\n\nUpon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:\n\n1. Identify and apply communication skills when interacting with all people.\n2. Identify the need for understanding diverse populations in the criminal justice field and establish strategies for effectively communicating with those diverse populations.\n3. Identify the cultural differences found in most communities and apply methods of effectively bridging those differences.\n4. Demonstrate and apply critical thinking skills in dealing with ethical decision making within the criminal justice system.\n5. Demonstrate the ability to locate resources which enable the resolution of problems within the community and the participants of the criminal justice system.\n6. Recognize the major impact ethics and morality has on the citizens the law enforcement profession serves and the daily interaction with others within the criminal justice system.\n7. Develop effective writing skills to properly document law enforcement priorities.\n8. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and application of law enforcement rules, regulations, and applicable laws.\n9. Demonstrate the ability to make the correct decision during critical life-threatening situations.\n\nIn addition to the 34-unit general education pattern for Cal-GETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer Degree. Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in each major course, or a “P\" if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis." }, { "kind": "courselist", "title": "Requirements", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Required core" }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADJU-10", "title": "Introduction to Administration of Justice", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADJU-15", "title": "Concepts of Criminal Law", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "LIST A (Choose two courses from the following)", "units": "6" }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADJU-16", "title": "Legal Aspects of Evidence", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADJU-17", "title": "Principles/ Procedures of the Justice System", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADJU-18", "title": "Community Relations & Multicultural Issues for Law Enforcement", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADJU-20", "title": "Principles of Investigation", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADJU-22", "title": "Juvenile Procedures", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADJU-40", "title": "Introduction to Corrections", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "LIST B (Choose two courses from the following)", "units": "6-7" }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADJU-45", "title": "Criminal Street Gangs", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADJU-46", "title": "Narcotic and Drug Abuse", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADJU-59", "title": "Restorative Justice", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HUSV-70", "title": "Introduction to Social Work and Human Services", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "STAT-C1000", "title": "Introduction to Statistics", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "STAT-C1000E", "title": "Introduction to Statistics", "units": "6", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "SOC-3", "title": "Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "PSYC-C1000", "title": "Introduction to Psychology", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "SOCI-C1000", "title": "Introduction to Sociology", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "#May be used to fulfill Cal-GETC requirements. See a counselor." } ] }, { "kind": "courselist", "title": "Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer Degree Requirements", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Major", "units": "18-21" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "General Education (Cal-GETC)", "units": "34" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Additional Electives", "units": "5-14" }, { "type": "total", "text": "Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units", "units": "60" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Number will vary depending on GE units that double-count." } ] } ] }