Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement

The Administration of Justice discipline examines the structure, functions, laws and procedures, and decision-making processes of agencies that deal with crime management, such as police, prosecutors, courts, and correctional facilities. This certificate of achievement offers students the opportunity to learn the foundational skills necessary for working with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies and will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide preparation for upper-division work.

Based upon current enrollment in Administration of Justice courses, it is anticipated that 20 certificates will be awarded annually.

The Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement offers students the opportunity to learn the foundational skills necessary for working with local, state, or federal law enforcement and homeland security agencies while demonstrating commitment to the field and providing preparation for the Administration of Justice AST degree and upper-division work. The specific program learning outcomes provide that a student who completes this program . . . 

• Will have acquired the specified set of skills required for entry-level employment opportunities in law enforcement

• Will have achieved the necessary competencies, including verbal, written, and critical thinking skills, to be successful in training for a career in law enforcement, and

• Will have prepared a career portfolio to plan for additional educational and career advancement opportunities within the administration of justice

To qualify for the program, students must complete the courses listed below.

 AJ 110 C: Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 units); AJ 120 C: Concepts of Criminal Law (3 units); AJ 140 C: Criminal Investigation; AJ 160 C: Community and the Justice System; ATC 102 C: Career Communication/Portfolio (3 units) OR SOC 101 C Introduction to Sociology (3 units) OR PSY 101 C Introduction to Psychology (3 units);  ATC 112 C: Homeland Security (3 units) OR ATC 118 C: Disaster Preparedness and Response (3 units) OR PSY 161 C Probability and Statistics-Social Sciences (4 units). Total: 18-19 units.  

The purpose of this certificate of achievement is to provide students with an incremental certificate of achievement that will lead to the existing AJ AST.

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