What is the administration of justice program?
Administration of justice is the field of study dealing with law enforcement, corrections and the judicial system. Within each of these broad areas, the program prepares students for employment either as a civilian or as a sworn officer of the law.
As an administration of justice student, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the many different fields of employment available under this broad category. You can prepare for successful completion of an approximate 22-week academy program to become a sworn officer in the many various government agencies, or you can prepare for one of the many entry-level civilian positions also available.
Students will learn about:
- criminal law and criminal procedure,
- the elements of corrections,
- police-community relations,
- collection and evaluation of criminal evidence,
- the interviewing and counseling process,
- areas of individual special interest, which may include traffic control, crime lab, criminal investigation, juvenile procedures, patrol procedure, weaponless defense and firearms, correctional philosophy, report writing and current issues.
Why study administration of justice?
Those who work in the field of administration of justice enjoy an exciting and dynamic career working with people and serving the community. The field is both stimulating and challenging offering excellent pay, retirement benefits and job security.
Law enforcement study prepares students for a career as a:
- – Police Officer
- – Sheriff
- – California Highway Patrol Officer (CHP)
- – Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent (FBI)
- – Drug Enforcement Administration Agent (DEA)
- – Secret Service Agent
- – US Border Patrol Agent
- – Fish & Game Warden
- – Customs Agent
Corrections study prepares students for a career as a:
- – Correctional Officer
- – Parole Officer
- – Probation Officer
- – Youth Counselor
- – Prison Warden
- – Criminologist
A pre-law specialization prepares students for further study towards the advanced degree required to become a:
- – Lawyer
- – District Attorney
- – Public Defender
- – Defense Lawyer
- – Prosecutor
- – Judge
- – Bailiff
