Criminal Justice Certificate of Achievement

This program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing an entry level job position in the criminal justice field and need a working knowledge of the fundamental concepts in this area. This certificate comprises courses in the introduction to the administration of Justice, criminal law, evidence, criminal investigation and community and the justice system. Each of these courses are three units and there are no prerequisites.

30 per year

The purpose of this program is to provide students with a foundational knowledge of the criminal justice system as well as understanding of the skills needed for entry level jobs. Achieving this certificate will help students to distinguish themselves from other applicants when pursuing careers in law enforcement and related criminal justice fields. This certificate is also ideal for existing criminal justice professionals who desire to enhance their knowledge and build their skills for promotional opportunities This proposed Certificate Of Achievement has been recommended by our Administration of Justice Advisory Board.

The Certificate consists of 5 three unit courses in the Administration of Justice. No specific sequencing is required. The courses include AD JUS 1 (Introduction to Administration of Justice); AD JUS 2 (Concepts of Criminal Law); AD JUS 3(Legal Aspects of Evidence); AD JUS 5( Criminal Investigation); and AD JUS 67 (Community and the Justice System).

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
AD JUS 1	Introduction to Administration of Justice	3	Y1
AD JUS 2	Concepts of Criminal Law	3	Y1
AD JUS 3	Legal Aspects of Evidence	3	Y1
AD JUS 5	Criminal Investigation	3	Y1
AD JUS 67	Community and the Justice System	3	Y1

The Administration of Justice discipline is housed within our Business Department.

Certificate in the Administration of Justice: Rio Hondo College Administration of Justice: Cypress College

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