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Heather Townsend
Curriculum Process Specialist
Central/Mother Lode
Modesto Junior College
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Curtis Martin
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Program Details
Modern Policing
New Program
Administration of Justice (210500)
08/24/26
The Modern Policing Associate in Science Degree, will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and qualities to serve as a Peace Officer. Students will demonstrate the following: cultural competence (i.e., the ability to honor and respect the beliefs, language, interpersonal styles, behaviors, and lifestyles of those receiving and providing services); adaptability and flexibility; open-mindedness to non-traditional ideas; and awareness of self and of cultures within different communities. Students will also demonstrate the ability to utilize multiple perspectives when making decisions on the job, communicate in a culturally competent manner in their role as a Peace Officer, utilize mental and emotional strategies to remain balanced, manage strong or difficult circumstances or emotions, face pressure or challenges, and cope with a crisis in a positive and constructive way. In addition to preparing students to serve as well-rounded members of the police force, the Modern Policing Associate in Science Degree ensures students understand the role of police in a democratic society in which all individuals are entitled to equal protection under law and no individual is above the law regardless of their social, economic, or political station.
Year 1 | 2025 | Year 2 | 2026 | |||||||
Course Dept/No | Course title | Sections Offered Annual | Enrollment total Annual | Sections Offered Annual | Enrollment total Annual | |||||
ADJU 201 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 27 | 1080 | 25 | 1000 | |||||
ADJU 202 | Principles/Procedures of the Justice System | 10 | 400 | 8 | 320 | |||||
ADJU 203 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 7 | 280 | 5 | 200 | |||||
ADJU 204 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 | 120 | 3 | 120 | |||||
ADJU 205 | Community Relations | 3 | 120 | 3 | 120 | |||||
ADU 212 | Criminal Investigation | 6 | 240 | 5 | 200 | |||||
ADJU 232 | Juvenile Justice Procedures | 2 | 80 | 1 | 40 | |||||
ADJU 234 | Introduction to Crime | 1 | 40 | 1 | 40 | |||||
ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 285 | 7722 | 285 | 7800 | |||||
ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing | 100 | 2900 | 101 | 3000 | |||||
PSYCH 121 | Introduction to Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 12 | 490 | 12 | 500 | |||||
Math 128 | Business Statistics | 5 | 100 | 5 | 100 | |||||
BUSAD 228 | Business Statistics | 4 | 90 | 5 | 100 | |||||
COMM 130 | Intercultural Communication | 5 | 140 | 5 | 140 | |||||
ETHS 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 80 | 2900 | 80 | 3000 | |||||
PSYCH 104 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 7 | 700 | 7 | 690 | |||||
COMM 134 | Applied Ethics in Communication | 4 | 160 | 4 | 190 | |||||
ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking in Writing | 70 | 1800 | 70 | 2000 | |||||
COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 130 | 4000 | 130 | 4100 | |||||
ART 143 | Arts of Africa, Oceana, and the Indigenous Americas | 1 | 40 | 1 | 40 | |||||
MUSG 102 | Introduction to World Music | 1 | 40 | 1 | 40 | |||||
PHILO 111 | Ethics: Theory and Application | 4 | 160 | 4 | 190 | |||||
CLDDV 109 | Child-Family-Community | 10 | 400 | 10 | 400 | |||||
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
This program directly aligns with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Vision for Success and the California POST Modern Policing Degree Framework, both of which call for improved officer preparation through academic education.
The program supports the statewide goal of ensuring that law enforcement professionals are well-educated in ethics, communication, psychology, and community engagement — areas shown to reduce use-of-force incidents and enhance public trust.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
45-48
60
Course Report
To earn an Associate in Science degree in this major, the student must complete the MJC Associate Degree Requirements which include completion of the major requirements below.
Complete the following: | GE | Sequence | |||
ADJU 201 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 | Cal-GETC:4 | YEAR 1: First Term (Fall) | |
ADJU 203 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 | YEAR 1: Third Term (Summer) | ||
ADJU 205 | Community Relations | 3 | YEAR 1: Second Term (Spring) | ||
Complete one course for a minimum of three units: |
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ADJU 202 | Principles/Procedures of the Justice System | 3 |
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ADJU 204 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
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ADJU 212 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
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ADJU 232 | Juvenile Justice Procedures | 3 |
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Complete one course for a minimum of three to five units: | |||||
ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 | Cal-GETC:1A | YEAR 1: First Term (Fall) | |
ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing | 5 | YEAR 1: First Term (Fall) | ||
Complete one course for a minimum of three to four units: |
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PSYCH 121 | Introduction to Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | Cal-GETC: 2 | YEAR 1: Second Term (Spring) | |
STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | YEAR 1: Second Term (Spring) | ||
MATH128 | Business Statistics | 3 | YEAR 1: Second Term (Spring) | ||
BUSAD 228 | Business Statistics | 3 | YEAR 1: Second Term (Spring) | ||
Complete the following courses for a minimum of twenty-one units: |
| YEAR 1: Third Term (Summer) | |||
COMM 130 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | Cal-GETC:4 | YEAR 1: Third Term (Summer) | |
ETHS 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 | Cal-GETC:6 | Year 2: Fifth Term (Spring) | |
PSYCH 104 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 | Cal-GETC:4 | Year 2: Fifth Term (Spring) | |
COMM 134 | Applied Ethics in Communication | 3 | Year 2: Fifth Term (Spring) | ||
ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 | Cal-GETC:1B | YEAR 1: Third Term (Summer) | |
COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | Cal-GETC:1C | YEAR 1: First Term (Fall) | |
PHILO 111 | Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 | Cal-GETC:3B | Year 2: Fourth Term (Fall) | |
Complete one course for a minimum of three units: | |||||
ART 143 | Arts of Africa, Oceana, and the Indigenous Americas | 3 | Cal-GETC:3A (ART 143 pending) | Year 2: Fourth Term (Fall) | |
MUSG 102 | Introduction to World Music | 3 | Year 2: Fourth Term (Fall) | ||
Complete one course for a minimum of three units: |
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CLDDV 109 | Child-Family-Community | 3 | Year 2: Fifth Term (Spring) | ||
ADJU 234 | Introduction to Crime | 3 | Cal-GETC:4 | Year 2: Fifth Term (Spring) | |
MAJOR UNITS | 45-48 | ||||
TOTAL UNITS FOR AS DEGREE | 60 | ||||
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11/26/25 - 06:55 AM
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