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.

Program Outcomes:

1. Gain ability to successfully compete for entry-level jobs in the criminal justice system.
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system (police, courts & corrections) and the principal processes associated with each.
3. Apply concepts of community-oriented policing and problem solving.
4. Demonstrate a sound foundation in basic techniques of police investigation.
5. Identify, analyze and evaluate current issues and trends in police work in the context of a changing society.
6. Identify and explain relevant legal principles to diverse law enforcement factual scenarios in a changing society.
7. Demonstrate a sound foundation in current international and domestic issues and concerns that impact law enforcement in the United States.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in types of writing relevant to success in these outcomes.

• View the Administration of Justice Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.

Program Pathway

First Year Fall

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
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

Note: ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101.

Gen Ed (Mathematics): MAT-115 or MAT-115P are preferred.

Gen Ed (Arts/Humanities): A Spanish language course is preferred.

First Year Spring

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ENG-102	Advanced English Composition	3 credits
-	Or
ENG-112	Technical Writing	3 credits
-
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-	Select from the list	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Year Fall

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
Gen Ed-	Biological/Physical Science	3-4 credits
ADJ-203	Criminal Law	3 credits
ADJ-204	Criminal Investigation	3 credits
Restricted Elective-	Select from the list	3 credits
Restricted Elective-	Select from the list	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Year Spring

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
Gen Ed-	Diversity	3 credits
ADJ-206	Criminal Procedure for Criminal Justice	3 credits
Restricted Elective-	Select from the list	3 credits
Restricted Elective-	Select from the list	3 credits
Restricted Elective-	Select from the list	3 credits
Total Credit Hours:		15

General Education Requirements (21-23 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

• Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)
  *(A Spanish Language (SPN) Course is preferred - SPN-101, SPN-102, SPN-201, SPN-202)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
SOC-101	Introduction to Sociology	3 credits

Biological/Physical Science

• Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science category (3-4 Credits)

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

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ENG-101	English Composition	3 credits
-
ENG-102	Advanced English Composition	3 credits
-	Or
ENG-112	Technical Writing	3 credits

*(ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101)

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

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
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

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
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
-	Select any Spanish Language (SPN) course	3 credits

Note: MAT-116P is an approved substitution for MAT-116.

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.