Administration of Justice - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1800
This program will prepare students for career advancements in Law Enforcement, Corrections, and the Courts. Appropriate course selection will also facilitate transfer in a related major.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Explore the history, development, structure and functions of the American criminal justice system.
- Recognize the importance and practice of legal and ethical behavior in a professional criminal justice work setting.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| ADJUS 2 | Introduction Administration of Justice | 3 |
| ADJUS 3 | Introduction to Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| ADJUS 4 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| ADJUS 5 | Community and Human Relations | 3 |
| ADJUS 6 | Introduction to Evidence | 3 |
| ADJUS 8 | Introduction to Investigation | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 18 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete SIX (6) units from the following: | ||
| Writing for Criminal Justice (3) | ||
| Juvenile Law and Procedures (3) | ||
| Vice, Narcotics and Organized Crime (3) | ||
| Computer Use in Criminal Justice (3) | ||
| Police Field Operations (3) | ||
| Fingerprint Classif & Identification (3) | ||
| Introduction to Corrections (3) | ||
| Street Gangs and Law Enforcement (3) | ||
| Drug Abuse and Law Enforcement (3) | ||
| Introduction to Forensics (3) | ||
| Pre-Employment Preparation for Law Enforcement (3) | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| Required Subtotal | 24 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.