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Submitter's Information
Name
Mercy Yanez
Title
Dean, Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Region
Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
College
East LA College
CTE Dean
CTE Dean's Name
Mercy Yanez
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Program Details
Program Title
Certificate of Achievement: Administration of Justice, Law Emphasis
Submission Type
n/a
TOPs Code
Administration of Justice (210500)
Projected Start Date
08/24/18
Catalog Description
This certificate program is designed for those students seeking to gain a broad law-based perspective in their Administration of Justice studies. By the addition of a basic business law course to the core Administration of Justice curriculum, students will obtain knowledge appropriate for administrative and law-based employment positions within both the criminal justice field and the private sector. Also, students anticipating employment in the legal field would draw value from exposure to courses within this certificate program, especially to the overarching characteristics of the law and vocabulary specific to legal occupations. Certificates are particularly valuable for those employment positions within the criminal justice system requiring a high school diploma or GED certificate only.
Enrollment Completer Projections
25-30
Program Proposal Attributes
Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal
The goal of this program is to establish a foundation of knowledge in criminal law and criminal case procedures, as well as including some exposure to business law and other civil law concepts. Students will learn basic concepts of criminal law, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions, definitions, classification of crimes, and the applications of these to the system of justice within the American criminal justice system. Students will also develop and understanding of the legal aspects of evidence, and the constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure. Students will also have a foundational understanding of the role and responsibilities of each segment within the criminal justice system: law enforcement, judicial, and corrections.
Course Units and Hours
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)
15
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Course Report
Program Requirements Narrative
n/a
Program Requirements
To qualify for the program, students must complete the following courses:
AJ 1: Introduction to Administration of Justice (3 units)
AJ 2: Concepts of Criminal Law (3 units)
AJ 3: Legal Aspects of Evidence (3 units)
AJ 4: Principles and Procedures of the Justice System (3 units)
Law 1: Business Law 1 (3 units)
Total Units: 15
Supporting Documents
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Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
District
Los Angeles Community College District
College
East Los Angeles College
CRLC Member
Mercy Yanez
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Administration of Justice
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Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
25-30
Advisory Minutes
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Submission Details
Published at
04/10/18 - 03:30 PM
Status
Recommended
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