Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree
PROGRAM CODE: 2S03876
The Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements necessary for employment in the field of law enforcement at the local, state and federal levels. Some of the occupations in the law enforcement field include Police Officer, Sheriff Officer, Detectives/Criminal Investigator, Correctional Officer, Private Detective/Investigator, Parole Officer, Probation officer, Juvenile Justice Counselor, and Pre-release or Employer Counselor. This degree requires the completion of 24-25 units. At least one half of the units completed must be taken at Fullerton College.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | (9 UNITS) | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice (formerly Introduction to Law Enforcement) | 3 | |
| Criminal Law | 3 | |
| Police Report Writing | 3 | |
| Restricted Electives: | (15-16 UNITS) | |
| Advanced Criminal Law 1 | 3 | |
| Weaponless Defense | 1 | |
| Juvenile Procedures | 3 | |
| Criminal Procedure | 3 | |
| Rules of Evidence | 3 | |
| Criminal Investigation | 3 | |
| Narcotics and Vice Control | 3 | |
| Crime Scene Techniques | 3 | |
| Police Patrol | 3 | |
| Investigation of Homicidal Behavior | 3 | |
| Multicultural Issues within Administration of Justice | 3 | |
| Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement | 3 | |
| TOTAL UNITS: | 24-25 UNITS | |
| 1 | Prerequisite required. |
Outcome 1: Demonstrate an understanding of criminal law and the judicial process by analyzing various case laws and procedures used in the criminal justice system using methods acceptable per industry recognized standards for entry level positions.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in law enforcement and operational impact by analyzing crime prevention issues relevant to the justice system and public safety using methods acceptable per industry recognized standards for entry level positions.
Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of composing written reports related to the legal and criminal justice professions by completing various documents using methods acceptable to industry recognized standards for entry level positions.
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