MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3181
Effective Term: 2023 Fall

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 61-65
CIP Code: 43.0104

Instructional Council: Administration of Justice Studies
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
23-1012.00 Judicial Law Clerks
33-1012.00 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
33-3011.00 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
33-3012.00 Correctional Officers and Jailers
33-3021.00 Detectives and Criminal Investigators
33-3021.01 Police Detectives
33-3021.02 Police Identification and Records Officers
33-3021.03 Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
33-3051.04 Customs and Border Protection Officers
33-3021.06 Intelligence Analysts
33-3051.00 Police and Sheriff`s Patrol Officers
33-3051.01 Police Patrol Officers
33-3052.00 Transit and Railroad Police
33-9032.00 Security Guards
43-5031.00 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Administration of Justice Studies provides in-depth preparation for students desiring to be practitioners or pursue continued education and advancement in several fields including local and federal law enforcement, the courts, corrections, security, and investigations. The program also provides criminal justice practitioners with the opportunity to complete the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Administration of Justice as well as one of five Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in Corrections, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Legal Studies, and Victimology. A transfer pathway in Criminal Justice is also available (Associate Arts (AA), Emphasis in Criminal Justice) as well as an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Forensics and related Certificates of Completion. Additionally, a transfer pathway is also available for the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Public Safety Administration.

Learning Outcomes
1. Synthesize multiple sources of information to make timely assessments. (AJS101, AJS113, AJS123, AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS162, AJS195, AJS200, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, AJS+++++, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 2. Solve problems through logical and sound reasoning. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS162, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences. (AJS101, AJS113, AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS162, AJS195, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS162, AJS195, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, (COM), (CRE), [FYC]) 5. Collaborate with diverse agencies, community representatives and individuals to achieve common goals. (AJS101, AJS113, AJS123, AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS162, AJS195, AJS200, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS290BN, (COM), (CRE), [FYC]) 6. Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, and current issues to criminal justice operations. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS162, AJS195, AJS200, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS260, AJS290BN, (CRE), [FYC], [MA]) 7. Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data. (AJS101, AJS113, AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS162, AJS195, AJS200, AJS201, AJS210, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 8. Practice professional standards appropriate to the field of criminal justice. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS119, AJS123, AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS162, AJS195, AJS201, AJS210, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [SG], [SQ]) 9. Subscribe to and practice ethical behavior appropriate to the field of criminal justice. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS119, AJS123, AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS162, AJS195, AJS201, AJS210, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, (CRE), [FYC], [SG], [SQ])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
AJS109 Substantive Criminal Law 3
AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3

AJS200 Current Issues in Criminal Justice (3) OR
AJS/EMT/FSC258 Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety (3) 3

AJS212 Juvenile Justice Procedures 3
AJS225 Criminology 3
AJS230 The Police Function 3
AJS240 The Correction Function 3
AJS260 Procedural Criminal Law 3

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Credits: 28-30

Restricted Electives
Complete twelve to thirteen (12-13) credits from the course options below. Some of these options fulfill requirements for one or more related certificates of completion (CCLs). Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. AJS113 Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices 3 AJS119 Computer Applications in Justice Studies 3 AJS270 Community Relations 3 The following courses fulfill the requirements for the Corrections certificate (5776N): AJS205 Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice 3 AJS255 The Criminal Justice System Handling of the Mentally Ill 3 AJS275 Criminal Investigation I 3 The following course fulfills the requirements for the Crime Scene Investigation (5964) and Fingerprint Identification and Photography (5010N): AJS290BN Courtroom Testimony Seminar 1 The following courses fulfill the requirements for the Homeland Security (5322N): AJS/FSC139 Emergency Response to Terrorism 3 AJS/FSC147 Emergency Preparedness 3 AJS/FSC148 Fundamentals of Emergency Management 3 AJS/FSC149 Hazard Mitigation 3 AJS195 International and Domestic Terrorism 3 The following courses fulfill the requirements for the Law Enforcement certificate (5987N): AJS205 Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice 3 AJS275 Criminal Investigation I 3 The following courses fulfill the requirements for the Legal Studies certificate (5966N): AJS201 Rules of Evidence 3 AJS205 Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice 3 AJS210 Constitutional Law 3 The following courses fulfill the requirements for the Victimology certificate (5392N): AJS162 Domestic Violence 3 AJS255 The Criminal Justice System Handling of the Mentally Ill 3 AJS+++++ Any AJS Administration of Justice Studies course not listed under the Required Courses area 3	Credits: 12-13

General Electives
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Select courses not already listed in Required Courses, Restrictive Electives, or General Education requirements. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.	Credits: 0-6

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 16-22

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Any higher approved general education course in the Mathematics area 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 4

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 0
Met by AJS123 in the Required Courses area

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 0
Met by AJS101, AJS200, AJS225 or AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 Required Courses area

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. Recommended: FOR105 Forensic Science: Physical Evidence (4) OR FOR106 Forensic Science: Biological Evidence (4) OR a course with the [SQ] or [SG] general education designation (4) 4

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.