Administration of Justice, A.A.S.
This curriculum is for students seeking an associate of applied science degree for employment with law enforcement, corrections or the judicial system. The program may also be undertaken as a basis for transfer to a four-year degree program. However, students interested in doing so, should consult with program faculty and advising staff.
- View the Administration of Justice Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Mathematics | 3-4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| ADJ-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| ADJ-102 | American Law Enforcement | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
| ENG-102 | Advanced English Composition | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ENG-112 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
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| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| ADJ-201 | Law Enforcement and the Community | 3 credits |
| ADJ-104 | Corrections in America | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
| ADJ-203 | Criminal Law | 3 credits |
| ADJ-204 | Criminal Investigation | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| ADJ-206 | Criminal Procedure for Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
General Education Requirements (21-23 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
Behavioral/Social Sciences
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
Biological/Physical Science
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
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| ENG-102 | Advanced English Composition | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ENG-112 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
Mathematics
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)
*(MAT-115 or MAT-115P are preferred)
Program Requirements (21 Credits)
Requirements List
| ADJ-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| ADJ-102 | American Law Enforcement | 3 credits |
| ADJ-104 | Corrections in America | 3 credits |
| ADJ-201 | Law Enforcement and the Community | 3 credits |
| ADJ-203 | Criminal Law | 3 credits |
| ADJ-204 | Criminal Investigation | 3 credits |
| ADJ-206 | Criminal Procedure for Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
Restricted Electives (16-18 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
| ADJ-108 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 credits |
| ADJ-269 | Internship I | 1-3 credits |
| COM-103 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| CYB-101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 credits |
| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
| POL-101 | American Government | 3 credits |
| POL-202 | Constitutional Law | 3 credits |
| PSY-101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY-206 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC-103 | Criminology | 3 credits |
| SOC-105 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 credits |
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| Select any Spanish Language (SPN) course | 3 credits |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)
Note:
*Students considering completing their baccalaureate degree with University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) in criminal justice should consider taking one of the statistics courses and the public speaking course to fulfill UMGC's foundation course requirements.
*Students who may have a criminal record need to be aware this could preclude them from employment in this field. Please discuss concerns with the program coordinator. Additionally, students need to be aware that excessive prior drug use may prevent their employment in the state of Maryland as well. Please direct questions about this to the program coordinator.