ADT in Administration of Justice

Administration of Justice examines the causes of crime and the structure, procedures, and decision-making processes of agencies that deal with crime management. The program leading to the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) is designed to provide a theoretical background of the criminal justice system in America (police, courts, and corrections) and familiarize students with academic, career and volunteer opportunities in the field.

Students who complete this degree will be guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system, and will be given priority admission to our local CSU campus.

A.S.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Administration of Justice A.S.-Transfer Degree will:

  1. Demonstrate a comprehension and appreciation of the connections, contributions, experiences, and potential conflicts of various ethnicities, races, and genders as they interact with the criminal justice components.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the administration of justice system and how the student as an individual understands career opportunities in the field as well as individual / community rights and responsibilities.
  3. Demonstrate an awareness of crime causation, roles of the components of the administration of justice system, and social and economic impact of crime on society.

Some courses numbered “1000” or “1001” are temporarily showing in the catalog without a “C” in front of the number. Please use the official course number of “C1000” or “C1001” when searching the class schedule.

Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
    1. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
    2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
  3. Meet the 12-unit residency requirement. 

ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 

Required courses:
AJ 101Introduction to the Administration of Justice3
AJ 102Concepts of Criminal Law3
Select two (2) of the following courses:
Legal Aspects of Evidence3
Criminal Investigation3
Juvenile Procedures3
Criminal Court Process3
Community and the Justice System3
Select two (2) of the following courses: 1
Legal Aspects of Evidence3
Criminal Investigation3
Juvenile Procedures3
Criminal Court Process3
Community and the Justice System3
Death Investigation3
Introduction to Probation and Parole3
Introduction to Corrections3
Control and Supervision in Corrections3
Correctional Interviewing and Counseling3
Legal Aspects of Corrections3
Philosophy/Logic3
Introduction to Psychology 3
Introduction to Sociology3
Introduction to Statistics 24
Total Units18-19
1

 A course may be used only once to fulfill degree requirements.

2

STAT C1000 is degree applicable with or without STAT S1000. If taken with STAT S1000, only the units for STAT C1000 will be counted towards the degree.

2-Year Curriculum Map Examples
These maps represent two possible pathways through the program and are only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Some courses numbered “1000” or “1001” are temporarily showing in the catalog without a “C” in front of the number. Please use the official course number of “C1000” or “C1001” when searching the class schedule.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall Term 1Units
AJ 101 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3
COUN 160 Strategies for College Success 3
ENGL 1000
Academic Reading and Writing
or Academic Reading and Writing
or Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
4
STAT 1000
Introduction to Statistics
or Introduction to Statistics - Honors
4
 Units14
Winter Term 1
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Ethnic Studies - Honors
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
POLS 1000
American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
3
 Units6
Spring Term 1
AJ 102 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
AJ 103 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3
ENGL 103
Composition and Critical Thinking
or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
or Critical Thinking and Writing
or Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
3
Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication 3
 Units12
Summer Term 1
Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts 3
 Units3
Second Year
Fall Term 2
AJ 109 Criminal Court Process 3
AJ 112 Community and the Justice System 3
BIOL 105
General Biology
or General Biology - Honors
4
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of Women in the United States
3
 Units13
Spring Term 2
AJ 105 Criminal Investigation 3
ANTH 210 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3
Cal-GETC Area 3B: Humanities 3
Cal-GETC Area 5A: Physical Science 3-5
 Units12-14
 Total Units60-62

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.