The general field referred to as “Administration of Justice” is directed toward the prevention, discovery, control, and treatment of crimes, criminals, and criminality and to consider contemporary issues of diversity and ethics. Students desiring to enter a career concerned with the administration of justice will find that this curriculum has flexibility that allows them to prepare for specific fields included in that broad category. The program provides the basis for advanced study at a four-year college. Opportunities for college graduates include positions in local, state, and federal, law enforcement, courts, and correctional services.
General college preparatory courses are recommended as High School Preparation.
The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) student completion requirements (as stated in SB1440 law):
✔ Completion of 60-semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
✔ The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-Breadth).
✔ A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
✔ Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
✔ effectively communicate in both oral and written formats.
✔ identify and explain the history, purpose, function, authority, and interactions of law enforcement, courts, and corrections on the local, state, and federal levels.
✔ identify and differentiate career opportunities in the criminal justice system at the local, state, and federal levels.
✔ analyze crime causation, recognize the elements within criminal statutes, and be familiar with criminal procedures utilized to enforce those statutes.
✔ evaluate the complex legal aspects of criminal investigations, procedures, constitutional law, and case law.
✔ apply laws and procedures for the collection and utilization of evidence for the purpose of criminal prosecutions.
✔ recognize the essential need for cultural sensitivity in our diverse society and how this diversity impacts the criminal justice system.
✔ recognize the significant importance of cultural competency, integrity, transparency, ethical decision making, accountability, and compassion as part of the service requirements for criminal justice professionals.