Total Units for the Certificate of Achievement: 27 Units
Required Core Courses: 18 Units
Course Number | Course Title | Total Units |
AJ 9 | AJ-9 Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
AJ-12 | AJ-12 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
AJ-14 | AJ-14 Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
AJ-20 | AJ-20 Criminal Law | 3 |
AJ-23 | AJ-23 Criminal Evidence | 3 |
AJ-24 | AJ-24 Community Relations | 3 |
Required Electives: 9 Units | ||
AJ-5 | AJ-5 Introduction to Forensics | 3 |
AJ-8 | AJ-8 Criminal Court Process | 3 |
AJ-10 | AJ-10 Criminology | 3 |
AJ-11 | AJ-11 Youth Gangs in America | 3 |
AJ-16 | AJ-16 Supervision in Law Enforcement | 3 |
AJ-35 | AJ-35 Investigative Techniques | 3 |
AJ-49 | AJ-49 Administration of Justice Work Experience | 1 - 8 |
AJ-52A PC832 | AJ-52A PC832 Arrest Methods and Procedures | 2.5 |
AJ-52B PC832 | AJ-52B PC832 Firearms | 1 |
AJ-53 | AJ-53 Basic Force and Weaponry | 2 |
AJ-60 | AJ-60 Adult Correctional Officer Core Course | 9.5 |
AJ-61 | AJ-61 Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course | 9 |
AJ-62 | AJ-62 Probation Officer Core Course | 10 |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Arts Degree or the Certificate of Achievement in Administration of Justice the student will
be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the workings of the criminal justice system by applying definitions, concepts, and principles to
law enforcement, corrections and the courts.
2. Apply critical thinking to research, evaluate, analyze and synthesize the appropriate procedures for the collection of evidence and
data in criminal case preparation for law enforcement agencies.
3. Develop, organize and write an objective report that meets the legal and detailed requirements of law enforcement agencies.
4. Be academically prepared to obtain an entry-level or midlevel position within the Criminal Justice System.