Administration of Justice---Corrections Emphasis
Associate in Science
Career/Technical (Major Code: 02521)
Students in administration of justice may obtain an associate in science degree in administration of justice and criminal justice programs. Degree candidates for the Administration of Justice degree must complete the courses required for the major and at least one emphasis listed as the “Corrections Emphasis,” the “Law Enforcement Emphasis,” or the “Forensics Studies Emphasis.” In addition, degree candidates must complete the requirements listed under graduation requirements in this catalog.
Program Student Learning Outcome
- Demonstrate ability to observe objectively and to collect data and facts in order to make an informed judgment.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses: | ||
| AJ 113 | CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS | 3 |
| AJ 115 | ADULT PROBATION, PRISON, AND PAROLE | 3 |
| Common Core: | ||
| AJ 110 | ETHICS AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE | 3 |
| AJ 111 | INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE | 3 |
| AJ 151 | CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW | 3 |
| AJ 156 | LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE | 3 |
| AJ 161 | PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM | 3 |
| or AJ 252 | CONSTITUTIONAL LAW | |
| AJ 167 | WRITTEN COMMUNICATION IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE | 3 |
| AJ 181 | JUVENILE LAW AND PROCEDURES | 3 |
| AJ 188 | COMMUNITY RELATIONS | 3 |
| Total Units | 30 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Electives | ||
| HIST/MAS 141 | MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| or SOC 101 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | |
To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.