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Thousands of students get their start at Mt. SAC every year. Take the path to your future career one step further by enrolling in our program.

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  • Administration of Justice Certificate

    Technology and Health Division
    Certificate T0406
    The Certificate in Administration of Justice program is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment following graduation.
    The courses emphasize the modern role of law enforcement and corrections within the criminal justice systems. Written and oral communication skills are a consistent focus. Entry-level employment opportunities available after completion of this program may include law enforcement as peace officers, corrections officers, custodial officers, non-sworn security and investigations, other non-sworn positions in law enforcement, and public service.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý1The Administration of Justice System3
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý2Principles and Procedures of the Justice System3
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý3Concepts of Criminal Law3
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý4Legal Aspects of Evidence3
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý5Community Relations3
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý68Administration of Justice Report Writing3
    Choose four from the following:12
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý6
    		Police Patrol Tactics and Strategy
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý9
    		Introduction to Homeland Security
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý10
    		Introduction to Correctional Sciences
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý13
    		Concepts of Traffic Services
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý20
    		Principles of Investigation
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý38
    		Narcotics Investigation
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý50
    		Introduction to Forensics for Criminal Justice
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý59
    		Gangs and Corrections
    Total Units30
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  • Administration of Justice AS Degree

    Technology and Health Division
    Degree S0404
    The A.S. Degree in Administration of Justice program is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment following graduation. Students desiring a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transfer of courses.
    The courses emphasize the modern role of law enforcement and corrections within the criminal justice systems. Written and oral communication skills are a consistent focus. Entry-level employment opportunities available after completion of this program may include law enforcement as peace officers, corrections officers, custodial officers, non-sworn security and investigations, other non-sworn positions in law enforcement, and public service.

    This degree requires the completion of coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý1The Administration of Justice System3
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý2Principles and Procedures of the Justice System3
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý3Concepts of Criminal Law3
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý4Legal Aspects of Evidence3
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý5Community Relations3
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý68Administration of Justice Report Writing3
    Choose four courses from the following:12
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý6
    		Police Patrol Tactics and Strategy
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý9
    		Introduction to Homeland Security
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý10
    		Introduction to Correctional Sciences
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý13
    		Concepts of Traffic Services
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý20
    		Principles of Investigation
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý38
    		Narcotics Investigation
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý50
    		Introduction to Forensics for Criminal Justice
    ´¡¶Ù´³±«Ìý59
    		Gangs and Corrections
    SOCÌý1
    		Introduction to Sociology
    orÌýSOCÌý1H
    		 Introduction to Sociology - Honors
    SOCÌý5
    		Introduction to Criminology
    orÌýSOCÌý5H
    		 Introduction to Criminology - Honors
    Total Units30

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