Administration of Justice Certificate
Division: Career Technical Education
PROGRAM CODE: 1C39278
The Administration of Justice Certificate examines the structure, functions, laws and procedures, and decision-making processes of agencies that deal with crime management, such as police, prosecutors, courts, and correctional facilities. This curriculum offers students the opportunity to learn skills necessary for working with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies and will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide preparation for transfer and upper-division work. To earn the Administration of Justice Certificate, students must complete the following requirements: (1) a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better in those courses and have a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. This certificate requires a total of 18-19 units. AT least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses are listed in suggested sequence (12 units): | ||
| AJ 110 C | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ 120 C | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ 140 C | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| AJ 160 C | Community and the Justice System | 3 |
| Select from the list below (6-7 units): | 6-7 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
or PSY 101HC | Honors Intro to Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
or SOC 101HC | Honors Introduction to Sociology | |
| Social Problems | 3 | |
| Intro Probability Statistics | 4 | |
or PSY 161 C | Probability & Stats-Social Sci | |
or PSY 161HC | Honors Prob Stats-Soc Sci | |
or SOC 161 C | Probability & Stats-Social Sci | |
or SOC 161HC | Honors Prob & Stats-Soc Sci | |
| Computer Information Systems | 3 | |
| Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 | |
or PHIL 170HC | Honors Logic and Crit Thinking | |
| Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: The Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement offers students the opportunity to learn the foundational skills necessary for working with local, state, or federal law enforcement and homeland security agencies while demonstrating commitment to the field and providing preparation for the Administration of Justice AST degree and upper-division work. The specific program learning outcomes provide that a student who completes this program.
OUTCOME 2: Will have acquired the specified set of skills required for entry-level employment opportunities in law enforcement
OUTCOME 3: Will have achieved the necessary competencies, including verbal, written, and critical thinking skills, to be successful in training for a career in law enforcement
OUTCOME 4: Will have prepared a career portfolio to plan for additional educational and career advancement opportunities within the administration of justice.
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