Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement

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Related Degrees & Certificates

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

Career Opportunities

The ADMJ Certificate of Achievement can lead students who complete the 24-unit Program on a path to a wide variety of career opportunities in the criminal justice and legal fields, such as law enforcement, corrections, and the courts, in both the public and private sectors, and at the federal, state, and local levels of government. State and Local level career examples: Police Officer; Deputy Sheriff; Detective; Highway Patrol Officer (CHP); Probation Officer; Parole Officer; Court Bailiff; Criminalist; Crime Scene Investigator; Public Safety 911 Operator; Police Records Clerk; Evidence Technician; Correctional Officer; Fish & Game Warden; Criminal Justice Educator, etc. Federal level career examples: FBI; DEA; ATF; IRS; U.S. Marshal; Customs; Border Patrol; Military Police; etc. Private sector career examples: Loss Prevention; Asset Protection; Security Officer; Private Investigator; etc. Legal career examples: Judge; Attorney for prosecution or defense; Court Advocate; etc.

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.
Critically consider, analyze, and research special issues in criminology and criminal justice and their effects on society.
Exhibit strong and effective written and oral communication skills.
Recognize the importance of, and practice, ethical behavior in a professional criminal justice work setting, both within the agency and within the community.

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 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 Units: 24