Administration of Justice

Program description

The Administration of Justice Program (AOJ) is designed to provide professional courses in AOJ fields for the pre-service student, and for the criminal justice employee preparing for promotional exams or to upgrade or maintain skills and knowledge. At Shasta College, you will receive occupational training for both the entrance and promotional levels of AOJ agencies and allied services. With additional general education courses, you will also be able to fulfill the requirements to transfer to a four-year college with junior standing. A variety of agencies exist at the federal, state and local levels of government; and also through private industry.

This 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.

Program learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:

1. Explain the evolution of the criminal justice system, its objectives, role and trends.
2. Describe common California criminal law concepts, Constitutional Rights, and the core principles that peace officers must follow.
3. Display their knowledge of evidence collection, chain of evidence, submission of evidence, and legal requirements for the handling of evidence.
4. Demonstrate their knowledge of the California court criminal system, law enforcement report writing, and court testimony.
5. Illustrate the process of a fundamental criminal investigation and the follow up process that can lead to submission to the district attorney, court system, and corrections.
6. Identify issues and strategies that pertain to police relations with a diverse community.

Degree requirements

Associate in Science Degree Requirements