Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree Program

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Administration of Justice for Transfer	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Administration of Justice	24 units

Career Opportunities

Various career opportunities are continuously available for Skyline College Administration of Justice (ADMJ) students, as this field of study is broadly relevant to careers in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and in other areas of the criminal justice and legal field, at the local, state, and federal levels of government.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Identify and describe the structure and functions of the main components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.
Recognize the importance of, and practice, ethical behavior in a professional criminal justice work setting, both within the agency and within the community.
Exhibit strong and effective written and oral communication skills.
Critically consider, analyze, and research special issues in criminology and criminal justice and their effects on society.

Program Overview

The Administration of Justice program seeks to prepare students for careers in law enforcement and legal studies. The courses in Skyline's program lead to transfer programs at four-year colleges and universities.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses		Units
ADMJ 100	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3 units
ADMJ 102	Principles and Procedures of Justice	3 units
ADMJ 104	Concepts of Criminal Law	3 units
ADMJ 106	Legal Aspects of Evidence	3 units
ADMJ 108	Community Relations	3 units
ADMJ 120	Criminal Investigation	3 units
ADMJ 123	Police Field Operations	3 units
ADMJ 125	Juvenile Procedures	3 units

Total Required Major Units: 24

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.