Administration of Justice Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.A.
This program is intended as a transfer program for students interested in pursuing a four-year degree in criminal justice or related fields. Students should confer with program faculty and advising staff as early as possible to discuss transfer institutions and requirements, as well as both career and educational goals.
- 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 |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| ADJ-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 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 |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with an advisor | 2 credits |
| POL-101 | American Government | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
HIS-
| | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with an advisor | 3 credits |
| ADJ-102 | American Law Enforcement | 3 credits |
| ADJ-203 | Criminal Law | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 credits |
| SOC-103 | Criminology | 3 credits |
| ADJ-104 | Corrections in America | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with an advisor | 3 credits |
| ADJ-206 | Criminal Procedure for Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.
General Education Requirements (31-33 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
Behavioral/Social Sciences
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
Select one History (HIS) Course from the Following List
| HIS-101 | World History to 1500 | 3 credits |
| HIS-102 | World History Since 1500 | 3 credits |
| HIS-201 | United States History to 1877 | 3 credits |
| HIS-202 | United States History Since 1865 | 3 credits |
Biological/Physical Science
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science category- one must include a laboratory course (7-8 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, 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-203 | Criminal Law | 3 credits |
| ADJ-206 | Criminal Procedure for Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| POL-101 | American Government | 3 credits |
| SOC-103 | Criminology | 3 credits |
Free Electives (6-8 Credits)
Requirements List
Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are listed below:
| ADJ-108 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 credits |
| ADJ-201 | Law Enforcement and the Community | 3 credits |
| ADJ-204 | Criminal Investigation | 3 credits |
| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
| PSY-206 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
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| Select any Spanish Language (SPN) course | 3 credits |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)