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Administration of justice

[ Administration of justice ] [ community relations specialist ] [ correctional specialist ]  [ crime scene investigator ] [ criminal law specialist ] [ juvenile counseling ] [ patrol specialist ]

Administration of justice

Students wishing to pursue a career in the field of law enforcement, crime scene investigation, probation, parole, corrections, private security, law, criminal behavior studies, rehabilitation programs or the like should consider this two-year program. All students planning to seek employment with a government or private agency after they graduate should speak with a faculty member of the department in order to review the special requirements of the various agencies. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better. Certificate requirements can be completed by attending classes in the day, the evening or both.

Certificate of achievement

required courses units
ADJUS 120 Intro. to the Administration of Justice 3
ADJUS 121 Criminal Law 3
ADJUS 122 Criminal Procedure 3
ADJUS 124 Elements of Corrections 3
ADJUS 130 Police Multicultural Relations 3
ADJUS 221 Criminal Evidence 3
ADJUS 284 Interviewing & Counseling 3
plus at least 7-9 units from:
ADJUS 125 Report Preparation for Criminal Justice 3
ADJUS 139 Gangs and Threat Groups in America 3
ADJUS 203 Physical Evidence & the Crime Laboratory 4
ADJUS 222 Criminal Investigation 3
ADJUS 230 Juvenile Procedures 3
ADJUS 260 Patrol Procedures 3
ADJUS 270 Personal Self-Defense and Firearms 2
ADJUS 280 Probation & Parole 3
ADJUS 286 Correctional Treatment Philosophies 3
ADJUS 298 Independent Study 3

Total units required

28-30

Administration of justice -community relations specialist

This certificate prepares students for entry-level careers either as law enforcement or civilian positions that require a better than average understanding of multicultural issues as they impact the community and the criminal justice system. Anyone contemplating a career in the criminal justice field should consider taking these courses. Citizens active in their community such as teachers, activists, political and social leaders, and members of cultural organizations will find this series of courses an excellent resource in better understanding the issues that impact their communities.

To earn a certificate of completion, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C ” grade or better. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening or weekend courses listed in the Administration of Justice (AJ)Program. Successful completion of the certificate of completion requirements also counts towards the completion of the AJ certificate of achievement.

Certificate of completion

required courses units
ADJUS 120 Intro. to the Administration of Justice 3
ADJUS 130 Police Multicultural Relations 3
ADJUS 139 Gangs and Threat Groups 3
plus at least 3 units from:
ADJUS 280 Probation & Parole 3
ADJUS 284 Interviewing & Counseling 3

Total units required

12

Administration of justice -correctional specialist

This certificate prepares students for entry-level careers in corrections such as working in prisons, jails, probation officers, parole agent, and counselors working with adult offenders. Completion of this certificate will greatly improve the opportunity for employment in these fields. To earn a certificate of completion, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening or weekend courses listed in the Administration of Justice (AJ) Program. Successful completion of the certificate of completion requirements also counts towards the completion of the AJ certificate of achievement.

Certificate of completion

required courses units
ADJUS 120 Intro. to the Administration of Justice 3
ADJUS 124 Elements of Corrections 3
ADJUS 139 Gangs and Threat Groups 3
ADJUS 284 Interviewing & Counseling 3

Total units required

12

Administration of justice-crime scene investigator

This certificate prepares students for entry-level careers as crime scene investigators, criminal analysts, and fingerprint examiners, criminalists in limited areas of expertise, crime scene photographers, private security investigators, and criminal investigators. It also is a basic for those students who wish to pursue advanced careers as criminal profilers or advanced criminalists. Completion of this certificate will greatly improve the opportunity for employment. To earn a certificate of completion, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening or weekend courses listed in the Administration of Justice (AJ) Program. Successful completion of the certificate of completion requirements also counts towards the completion of the AJ certificate of achievement.

Certificate of completion

required courses units
ADJUS 120 Intro. to the Administration of Justice 3
ADJUS 203 Physical Evidence and the Crime Lab 4
ADJUS 222 Criminal Investigation 3
ADJUS 260 Patrol Procedures 3

Total units required

13

Administration of justice-criminal law specialist

This certificate prepares a student for entry-level careers in many areas of the criminal justice system where a basic understanding of statutory and procedural criminal law is necessary. Examples of these positions would be law enforcement of ficers, lawyers, investigators, correctional personnel and private and corporate security. Anyone choosing a career in the criminal justice field should complete this certificate as a minimum. To earn a certificate of completion, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening or weekend courses listed in the Administration of Justice (AJ) Program. Successful completion of the certificate of completion requirements also counts towards the completion of the AJ certificate of achievement.

Certificate of completion

required courses units
ADJUS 120 Intro. to the Administration of Justice 3
ADJUS 121 Criminal Law 3
ADJUS 122 Criminal Procedure 3
ADJUS 221 Criminal Evidence 3

Total units required

12

Administration of justice-juvenile counseling

This certificate prepares students for entry-level careers working with juvenile offenders, crime prevention, juvenile correctional facilities, and juvenile counseling and rehabilitation programs. Since juveniles commit most crimes, law enforcement officers should have a good understanding of the juvenile justice system. Those persons wishing to work as probation officers or parole officers should strongly consider taking these courses to greatly improve their opportunity for employment.

To earn a certificate of completion, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening or weekend courses listed in the Administration of Justice (AJ)Program. Successful completion of the certificate of completion requirements also counts towards the completion of the AJ certificate of achievement.

Certificate of completion

required courses units
ADJUS 120 Intro. to the Administration of Justice 3
ADJUS 124 Elements of Correction 3
ADJUS 139 Gangs and Threat Groups in America 3
ADJUS 230 Juvenile Procedures 3
ADJUS 284 Interviewing and Counseling 3

Total units required

15

Administration of justice-patrol specialist

This certificate prepares students for entry-level careers as law enforcement officers in Federal, State, and local agencies as well as private and corporate security. After completing this certificate,students contemplating enrolling in the POST academies will have a solid foundation that will help to ensure academy success. Students entering private security will have much more training than is required by state law. Completion of this certificate will also give the student a greatly improved opportunity for employment.

To earn a certificate of completion, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or better. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening or weekend courses listed in the Administration of Justice (AJ)Program. Successful completion of the certificate of completion requirements also counts towards the completion of the AJ certificate of achievement.

Certificate of completion

required courses units
ADJUS 120 Intro. to the Administration of Justice 3
ADJUS 125 Report Preparation for Criminal Justice 3
ADJUS 139 Gangs and Threat Groups in America 3
ADJUS 222 Criminal Investigation 2
ADJUS 260 Patrol Procedures 3
ADJUS 270 Defensive Tactics & Firearms 3

Total units required

17
 

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