The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, now codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an “associate degree for transfer,” a newly established variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn one of these degrees, students must complete 60 required semester units of CSU transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Students who complete the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer will be prepared for a Criminal Justice Studies or similar major in the CSU system. Through the required and elective courses, students will develop an understanding of the criminal justice system (including crime, law enforcement, courts, and corrections); acquire analytical skills in law and social science, and gain tools for understanding crime and punishment in the U.S. today. The administration of Justice curriculum will also prepare students for a broad range of employment opportunities in law, policing, court procedures, corrections, and social work.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Examine the role of the criminal justice system within the United States.

2. Examine the workings of the criminal justice system by applying key definitions, concepts, and principles to law enforcement, courts, and correctional settings.

3. Discuss the sources and the historical development of criminal law and identify the structure of statutes and codes, legislative bills and referenda.