Administration of Justice – Associate in Science Degree for Transfer

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2105.00

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) prepares students for entry transfer into the CSU system for further study in Criminology or Criminal Justice. It also prepares students for entry-level positions as police officers, police reserve officers, police assistants, and community service officers in police and sheriff’s departments and for positions in private security, as well as preparation for careers in probation, parole, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and skills essential to today’s law enforcement employees, such as, but not limited to, de-escalation, cultural competence, and unconscious bias.  Students are kept informed of changes in law enforcement, such as community policing, laws of arrest, search and seizure, and updates to the state penal code. Role-playing and Moot court presentations are included to enhance interpersonal and oral communication skills. Training is also provided in crime analysis and the use of computer technology in law enforcement.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  • 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
  • Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); or students with rights to former general education patterns can complete California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
  • A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
  • All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary.  When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.

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Program Outcomes

  • Identify the education stages to successfully enter a law enforcement academy consisting of academics, physical training, firearms, and Code of Ethics requirements for the law enforcement officer as a professional.
  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the role of the police, courts, and corrections within the criminal justice system, as well as de-escalation, cultural competence, and unconscious bias and their impact on policing.
  • Explain an understanding of the role of the community in a partnership with law enforcement, including, but not limited to, the interpersonal skills, oral communication skills, and critical thinking skills required of a law enforcement officer.
  • Outline and discuss the moral/legal aspects of the use of firearms, impact weapons, chemical agents, Laws of Evidence, the preparation of search warrants, and the collection of physical evidence at a crime scene.

Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer Degree

REQUIRED CORE
AJ 010INTRODUCTION TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE3
AJ 012CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW3
LIST A - SELECT TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:6
AJ 014
LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE
AJ 016
PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
AJ 018
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AJ 019
PRINCIPLES OF INVESTIGATION
LIST B - SELECT TWO OF THE FOLLOWING OR ANY LIST A COURSE NOT ALREADY USED:6-7
AJ 022
CONCEPTS OF ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
POLS C1000
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
PSYC C1000
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC C1000H
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - HONORS
SOC 001
INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY
or SOC 001H
 HONORS INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY
STAT C1000
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
or STAT C1000H
 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS - HONORS
Required Subtotal18-19
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60
1

Students with rights to former general education patterns are able to use the CSU GE or IGETC-CSU in lieu of Cal-GETC to complete the general education requirement of this degree. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to help determine which general education pattern to complete.

Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.

General Education Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree for Transfer

  • General Information
  • Cal-GETC
  • Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.