Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree for Transfer

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AS Associate in Science Degree Program
Administration of Justice	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Administration of Justice	24 units
Basic Police Academy (AJPS)	22 units

Career Opportunities

The Administration of Justice Program prepares students for jobs in the field of criminal justice. The program at CSM is designed to educate students on the many aspects of justice administration – from the human, social and moral problems to the larger scope of justice systems. Through the expertise of the faculty and the exposure to professional personnel from the criminal justice system, students can expect to be prepared for a career in various fields including criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, social services, probation, and law. The criminal justice system offers employment in various municipal, county and state agencies in California, to individuals who have the ability to work well with all types of people, observe details others might miss, and make sound decisions in times of crisis.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Identify and classify the various components and goals of the Criminal Justice System, and explain how the components function as a team.
Recognize and discuss the development and practical application of law in society.
Explain and demonstrate the importance of developing interpersonal and written communication skills necessary to function within the Criminal Justice System and society at large.
Describe and demonstrate the value and necessity of ethics, integrity, and professionalism in law enforcement careers.

Related Programs

POST (California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training)

University Transfer Program

Use Assist to identify lower division major preparation for the California State University and the University of California systems. Transfer majors may be listed as Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law and Society, or other listings. For independent or out-of-state colleges and universities use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information.

About the Program

Through the expertise of the faculty and the exposure to professional personnel from the criminal justice system, students can expect to be prepared for a career in various fields including criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, social services, probation, and law.

The criminal justice system offers employment in various municipal, county and state agencies in California, to individuals who have the ability to work well with all types of people, observe details others might miss, and make sound decisions in times of crisis.

The two-year degree covers a broad range of information and professional skills in criminal law, corrections, and the American justice system. While this degree is intended for transfer, it also may lead to employment or advancement within the justice system. Students planning to transfer to a four-year university should complete the Associate Degree.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60-70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

The AS-T major in Administration of Justice prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in Administration of Justice and similar areas. Completion of this AS-T meets minimum eligibility for transfer to the California State University system.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses: 6 units		Units
ADMJ 100	Introduction to the Criminal Justice System	3 units
ADMJ 104	Concepts of Criminal Law	3 units

Required Selective Courses: Select 6 units from the following courses:		Units
ADMJ 102	Principles and Procedures of the Criminal Justice System	3 units
ADMJ 106	Legal Aspects of Evidence	3 units
ADMJ 108	Community Relations and the Justice System	3 units
ADMJ 120	Criminal Investigation	3 units
ADMJ 125	Juvenile Procedures	3 units
ADMJ 185	Introduction to Forensic Science	3 units

Required Selective Courses: Select 6 units from the following courses:		Units
COMM 130	Interpersonal Communication	3 units
PSYC 100	General Psychology	3 units
SOCI 100	Introduction to Sociology	3 units
PSYC 121	Basic Statistical Concepts	3 units
	OR
MATH 200	Elementary Probability and Statistics	4 units

Total Required Major Units: 18 - 19

General Education - certified completion of one of the following:

California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth),
OR
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC/CSU) pattern

Elective courses: If applicable, additional courses to meet the minimum 60 CSU transferable units requirement.

Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Requirements for more information.