Administration of Justice-Police/Law Enforcement

This certificate of achievement program prepares students for entry-level careers as law enforcement officers in federal, state, and local agencies, as well as in private and corporate security. After completing this certificate, students enrolling in a POST police academy will have a solid foundation that will help to ensure their successful completion and high achievement in the academy. Students entering private security will attain the knowledge, skills and training to be successful and effective in these careers. Completion of this certificate will also improve opportunities for employment and provide for advancement and promotion for those currently employed in these fields.

 

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening or weekend courses. Successful completion of the coursework for this certificate counts towards the requirements of the certificate of achievement in administration of justice.

Approximately 10-20 completers are anticipated annually.

The goal of the program is workforce preparation/occupational education.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening, or weekend courses. Successful completion of the coursework for this certificate counts towards the requirements of the certificate of achievement in administration of justice.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
ADJUS-120	Introduction to the Administration of Justice	3	1
ADJUS-125	Report Preparation for Criminal Justice	3	1
ADJUS-222	Criminal Investigation	3	1
ADJUS-260	The Police: Roles, Methods, and Operations	3	2
ADJUS-270	Personal Self-Defense and Firearms	2	2
Plus 6 units from:
ADJUS-126	Leadership and Ethics	3	1/2
ADJUS-130	Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice	3	1/2
ADJUS-139	Gangs and Threat Groups in America	3	1/2
ADJUS-250	Terrorism and Homeland Security	3	1/2
ADJUS-281	Community Policing and Problem Solving	3	1/2
ADJUS-284	Interviewing and Counseling	3	1/2

This program was offered previously as less than 16 units. The faculty have determined to add options that have increased the units and will move the certificate to 20 units, necessitating the application as a certificate of achievement.

This is not a new program. No new courses have been developed. As explained above, this is a re-configuration of an existing low-unit certificate to one that now requires Chancellor's Office approval. No consequences to other programs in the region are anticipated.