Administration of Justice provides a broad base of education in the discipline. Students will acquire the ability to identify and apply legal precedents in field work, be prepared to understand the use of criminal codes in the investigation and documentation of crime, and become familiarized with the social factors that involve police interaction with in the community. The degree will support students interested in branching out into undergraduate studies in the social sciences.
AS-T Degree S0362
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Degree S0362
The Associate of Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer provides a broad base of education in the discipline. Students will acquire the ability to identify and apply legal precedents in field work, be prepared to understand the use of criminal codes in the investigation and documentation of crime, and become familiarized with the social factors that involve police interaction within the community. The degree will support students interested in branching out into undergraduate studies in the social sciences.
To earn an associate degree for transfer, a student must complete 60 units that are eligible for transfer to CSU that consist of: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.
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I chose this career as a chance to serve my community while working in a field that aligned with my passions and interests. Novelty is something that can keep a person fresh in their career. There are many different assignments you can work, which I did, as an investigator, in the classroom with students, as a school attendance review board officer, (and through) bicycle and beach patrol. Everyday is different so it was important for me to work in a field that is not the same routine.
- Professor Lance Heard