The Administration of Justice program provides students with the legal, ethical and educational background necessary to pursue a career in a criminal justice-related field and/or to successfully transition into a four-year academic program. The program prepares students for successful completion of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training and Department of Corrections academies. The program also supports administration of justice professionals by providing staff development opportunities and promotional pathways.

An Associate in Science Degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Effectively use interpersonal communication skills as required by criminal justice professionals.

- Successfully create writing assignments related to employment in the criminal justice system.

- Apply good ethics and leadership to their decision making process as it relates to performing their jobs.

- Successfully complete state training requirements for criminal justice professionals.

- Successfully find employment in criminal justice system careers (must also pass POST background procedures).

Career Opportunities:

Correction officer, probation officer, parole officer, security guard, police officer, detective, dispatcher, jailer, airline security specialist, special agent for the DEA, FBI or Treasury, lawyer, private investigator.