The Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement in Investigations is designed to prepare students to meet the needs of entry-level positions in the broad fields of law enforcement and security. The curriculum prepares students with a foundation in the administration of justice/law enforcement and provides them with the knowledge to enter varied career areas. The skills developed in class will enhance the students' knowledge of the criminal justice system and provide an in-depth understanding of law enforcement, criminal law and procedures, investigations, forensic evidence examination, and the judicial process.  

20 per year

Program Goals and Objectives (Must address a valid transfer preparation, basic skill, civic education, or local purpose)

The purpose of the Certificate of Achievement in Investigations is to provide the student with selected basic core courses to meet the needs of entry-level positions or re-skilling of current public safety professionals in preparation for employment/promotion in the administration of justice field. The Administration of Justice certificate program consists of courses in an introduction to administration of justice, criminal investigations, law/legal aspects of evidence, investigations, and forensics.

The goal of this program is to meet the needs of the students who are interested in pursuing careers in or advancing careers in the myriad of fields within Administration of Justice, such as Police Officers, Records Clerks, Dispatchers, Community Service Officers, Custody Assistants, Cadets, Parking Control Officers, Code Enforcement Officers, Probation Officers, Security Officers, Crime Scene Investigators, Arson and Fraud Investigators, Analysts, Private Investigators, Interns and a host of opportunities within State and Federal government. Possession of such a certificate will demonstrate to employing agencies and companies an orientation to the profession and a basic level of knowledge that is often times lacking from entry level applicants. Such a certificate can benefit a student / applicant’s employability in entry level positions.

Specific Objectives of the Degree/Certificate

The Administration of Justice program is intended to meet the mission of Rio Hondo College and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office by:

 

1. Serving the general community in making the numerous courses related to the needs of careers within the Administration of Justice.
2. Meeting the needs of a growing career field in Public Safety as noted by the CCCCO’s Public Safety Advisory Committee for new skill attainment and re-skilling professionals in current Public Safety careers.
3. Providing students with technical preparation for employment in the Administration of Justice field.
4. Offering students with an interest in pursuing a career within Administration of Justice the knowledge to work in this diverse and growing field.
5. Addressing California’s economic growth by focusing on the current needs of regional employers with an emphasis on Administration of Justice.  

The goal of this program is to meet the needs of the students who are interested in pursuing careers in or advancing careers in the myriad of fields within Administration of Justice, such as Police Officers, Records Clerks, Dispatchers, Community Service Officers, Custody Assistants, Cadets, Parking Control Officers, Code Enforcement Officers, Probation Officers, Security Officers, Crime Scene Investigators, Arson and Fraud Investigators, Analysts, Private Investigators, Interns and a host of opportunities within State and Federal government. Possession of such a certificate will demonstrate to employing agencies and companies an orientation to the profession and a basic level of knowledge that is often times lacking from entry level applicants. Such a certificate can benefit a student / applicant’s employability in entry level positions.

INVESTIGATIONS

Division of Public Safety

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement in Investigations is designed to prepare students to meet the needs of entry-level positions in the broad fields of law enforcement and security. The curriculum prepares students with a foundation in administration of justice/law enforcement and provides them with the knowledge to enter varied career areas. The skills developed in class will enhance the students' knowledge in the area of the criminal justice system and provide an in-depth understanding of law enforcement, criminal law and procedures, investigations, forensic evidence examination, and the judicial process.  

Required Course	Units
AJ 102	Criminal Procedures	3
AJ 104	Legal Aspects of Evidence	3
AJ 208	Principles of Investigation	3
AJ 275	Introduction to Forensic Science	3
Units Required    12

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Rio Hondo College has a long history of providing certified educational and professional programs in law enforcement and fire services

East LA, El Camino, Long Beach

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