Administration of Justice (A.A.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/administration-of-justice/default.htm
ASSOCIATE OF ART
The Administration of Justice program prepares students for a career in criminal justice. By completing the program requirements, students gain the ability to apply principles of the justice system, constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, human relations, and concepts of criminal law as well as demonstrate proficiency in report writing and record keeping. Career options include police officers, corrections officers, homeland security, private security, and crime scene investigator.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students employ the basic process of a preliminary investigation.
- Students distinguish between local, state, and federal jurisdictional authority.
- Students identify major case law decisions impacting law enforcement.
- Students identify the basic elements of the criminal trial process.
- Students recognize how cultural diversity impacts police-community relations.
- Students recognize the parameters regarding search and seizure and use of force.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| AJ 101 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3.0 |
| AJ 102 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3.0 |
| AJ 103 | Criminal Procedures | 3.0 |
| AJ 104 | Criminal Evidence | 3.0 |
| AJ 105 | Community Relations and Cultural Awareness | 3.0 |
| AJ 113 | Report Writing Procedures | 3.0 |
| AJ 202 | Substantive Law | 3.0 |
| Additional Department Requirements | ||
| AJ 110 | Patrol Procedures and Enforcement Tactics | 3.0 |
| AJ 220 | Criminal Investigation | 3.0 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| or PSYC 261 | Social Psychology | |
| SOC 101 | Introductory Sociology Principles | 3.0 |
| or SOC 201 | Social Problems | |
| Total Units | 33 | |
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above major requirements, (2) the General Education requirements, and (3) electives as needed.
Recommended Courses
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AJ 107 | Introduction to Corrections, Probation and Parole | 3.0 |
| AJ 208 | Special Issues in Law Enforcement | 3.0 |
| AJ 221 | Narcotics and Vice Control | 3.0 |
| AJ 222 | Juvenile Procedures | 3.0 |
| SPAN 223 | Spanish for Health and Medical Careers | 3.0 |
| BCOT 131 | College Keyboarding & Document Processing | 3.5 |
| PHOT 100 | Introductory Photography | 3.0 |
| JAMS 101 | Beginning Newswriting and Reporting | 3.0 |
| LAW 100 | Introduction to California Civil Procedures | 3.0 |
| LAW 101 | Introduction To Law | 3.0 |
| LAW 103 | Legal Research | 3.0 |