administration of justice
Degree and Certificate Program
Associate in Science Degree in Administration of Justice
Major Code: 210500
Plan A
Students wanting a transfer major must see a counselor for requirements. The Administration of Justice program prepares persons students for entry level positions for variety career opportunities in the fields of criminal justice. Courses of study may be selected and scheduled in any order based on course prerequisites, the available class schedule, and/or academic and technical competencies; exception is AJ-385 that is required during the student’s last semester prior to degree or certificate completion. As part of thedegree program, students must complete 30 units of General Education requirements from Graduation Plan A.
Units
Am Jus 1 Introduction to Administration of Justice 3
Adm Jus 2 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
Adm Jus 14 Report Writing for Peace Officers 3
Adm Jus 16 Selection and Recruitment 3
Adm Jus 067 Community Relations 3
Adm Jus 385 Independent Study 3
Adm Jus 750 Ethics in Public Safety Careers 3
+ Adm. Justice Electives 6
GE Requirements 30
Total 60
+ Recommended Electives: The following courses may be selected to meet degree and/or Career Education certificate requirements: Administration of Justice 003, 004, 005, 006, 008, 037, 047, 072, 075, 086 and Sec 003, Soc 007 and 911-941 (Cooperative Work Experience Education).
Certificate of Achievement in Administration of Justice
Major Code: 210500
Certificates of Achievement in Administration of Justice are awarded upon completion of 24 units of technical coursework in Administration of Justice including Cooperative Work
Course Descriptions
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
1 - Introduction to Administration of Justice (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
History and philosophy of justice as it evolved throughout the world; an overview of America’s criminal justice system and its sub-systems; roles and role expectations of criminal justice professionals; theories of crime causation, punishment and rehabilitation; ethics, and multicultural awareness and education.
2 - Concepts of Criminal Law (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
Historical development, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions; definitions, classification of crimes, and their application to the criminal justice system; legal research, review of case law, methodology and concepts of law as a social force. Explores crimes against persons, property, and the state as a social, religious, and historical ideology.
3 - Legal Aspects of Evidence (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
Origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of the law of evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, kinds of degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies viewed from a conceptual level. This course includes the kinds and degrees of evidence and the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court.
5 - Criminal Investigation (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
Fundamentals of criminal investigation; investigator skill requirements; modus operandi determination; the collection, identification and preservation of physical evidence; crime scene investigation; interviews and interrogations; sources of information; surveillance; field note-taking and report writing; case preparation; and the investigation of specific crimes. This course includes fundamentals of investigation, crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, modus operandi, sources of information, interviews and interrogation, and follow-up and case preparation.
6 - Patrol Procedures (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
The student will study the origin, development, and philosophy of policing in contemporary America, along with the responsibilities, techniques, and methods of police patrol.
7 - Traffic Control (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
The student in this course will study traffic law enforcement, regulation and control, fundamentals of traffic accident investigation, and the California Vehicle Code.
8 - Juvenile Procedures (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
Techniques of handling juvenile offenders and victims; prevention and repression of delinquency, diagnosis and referral; organization of community resources; juvenile law and juvenile court procedures. This course includes the organization, functions, and jurisdiction of the juvenile agencies, the processing and detention of juveniles, juvenile case disposition, juvenile statutes, and court procedures.
14 - Report Writing for Peace Officers (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
Emphasizes the practical aspects of gathering, organizing, and preparing written reports for correctional activities on local, state and federal levels. Covers techniques of communicating facts, information, and ideas effectively in a simple, clear and logical manner for various types of criminal justice system reports, letters, memos. Involved in this course are the study of and practice in various types of technical writing commonly used in police agencies, the appropriateness of different styles in different contexts and the conceptualization of the material, and the utilization of machine tabulation in reports and methods of reporting criminal statistics.
16 - Recruitment Selection Process (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
This course provides an in-depth coverage of the legal selection designed to assist students with employment in a law enforcement agency. Written, oral and physical examinations are covered. The background, psych and medical exams are explained.
37 - California Criminal Procedures I (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
Legal processes from pre-arrest, arrest through trial, sentencing and correctional procedures; a review of the history of case and common law; conceptual interpretations of law as reflected in court decisions; a study of case law methodology and case research as the decisions impact upon the procedures of the justice system. This course includes a study of the history and organization of court systems, jurisdiction, arrest, search and seizure, bail, complaints and extradition.
42 - Advanced Criminal Law (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
This advanced course in criminal law puts special emphasis on those major crimes of particular interest to peace officers including penal provisions in state and federal codes, leading case law, and briefing.
49 - Narcotics and Vice Control (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
This course deals with the history, identification, and effects of narcotics. The narcotics and vice problems as they exist and penal statutes affecting the control of narcotics and vice are studied.
67 - Community Relations I (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
The relationship of criminal justice agents and the community; causal and symptomatic aspects of community perceptions; lack of cooperation and trust; study of behavioral causes; strategies to develop and enhance multi-cultural awareness and harmonious relationships. This course deals with the latest concepts in police-community relations and the events that created them. It covers the changing role of police in a society that is both dynamic and unprecedented. It touches upon the interplay of social mores, changing values, and urban crime as they relate to and affect traditional police-community positions.
72 - Correctional Procedures (3)
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
A survey of legal issues in the corrections environment, the civil rights of prisoners and responsibilities and liabilities of corrections officials. The historical framework, concepts and precedents that guide correctional practice. This course examines the legal requirements necessary to operate a correctional institution as required by state and federal laws. The daily operation and procedures of inmate issues are examined.
75 - Introduction to Corrections (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
A survey of the total ‘correctional cycle’ and the relationships of its components. Included are: historical, theoretical and philosophical explanations of criminal behavior; statistics and research findings; employment opportunities; employment requirements. This course will examine the basic nature of correctional work; aims and objectives of correctional administration; probation and parole; skills; knowledge and attitudes required for employment in this field.
86 - Issues in Law Enforcement (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.
This course includes discussion, study, and analysis of issues related to law enforcement—including ethics, community policing and other tenets of effective law enforcement.
Cooperative Work Experience Education
Administration of Justice is approved for Cooperative Work Experience Education credit. See Cooperative Education courses for prerequisites, course descriptions, and credit limits.