Administration of Justice, AA

Industry and Technology Division
www.elcamino.edu/academics/indtech

The administration of justice program prepares students for a career in criminal justice. By completing the program requirements, students gain the ability to apply principles of the justice system, constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, human relations, and concepts of criminal law as well as demonstrate proficiency in report writing and record keeping. Career options include police officer, corrections officer, homeland security, private security, and crime scene investigator.

The pre-employment student should secure a complete physical examination from a licensed physician, preferably one who specializes in examination for law enforcement agencies. The applicant failing a medical examination should consult with instructors before applying for employment with a police agency.

At least 50 percent of the courses required for the major must be completed at El Camino College.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/indtech/adminjustice.

Certificate of Achievement

A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. At least 50 percent of the courses required for the certificate must be completed at El Camino College.

Required Core: 21 units

AJ 100 - Introduction to Administration of Justice 3 units
AJ 103 - Concepts of Criminal Law I 3 units
AJ 115 - Community and Human Relations 3 units
AJ 130 - Criminal Procedures 3 units
AJ 131 - Legal Aspects of Evidence 3 units
AJ 135 - Report Writing 3 units
AJ 170 - Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice 3 units

6-11 units from:

AJ 95 - Cooperative Work Experience Education 2-4 units
AJ 106 - Criminal Justice Career Preparation 3 units
AJ 107 - Crime and Control - An Introduction to Corrections 3 units
AJ 109 - Introduction to Police Patrol Procedures 3 units
AJ 111 - Criminal Investigation 3 units
AJ 126 - Juvenile Delinquency and Legal Procedures 3 units
AJ 132 - Forensic Crime Scene Investigation 3 units
AJ 133 - Fingerprint Classification and Investigation 3 units
AJ 134 - Introduction to Crime Analysis 3 units
AJ 150 - Peace Officer Training Module - Level III 7 units
AJ 155 - Peace Officer Training Module - Level II 10 units

Total Units: 27-32

Preparation for the Administration of Justice Transfer Major

For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.