The Administration of Justice program provides students with 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.
Students completing this program will be prepared to transfer and major in criminal
justice. Competencies will be assessed regularly in accordance with the California
Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) criteria.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the degree or certificate program, students will be
able to:
The 4th Amendment: Recognize unlawful behavior and take appropriate enforcement action
properly utilizing probable cause as required in the 4th amendment of the US Constitution.
Criminal Justice Reports: Properly document a criminal investigation, crime analysis
report, intelligence report, or other criminal justice documentation. The report will
include the correct elements of the incident involved, will include the relevant facts,
be accurate and complete and will be grammatically correct.
Interpreting Criminal Profiles and Identifying Criminal Behaviors: After being provided
a hypothetical crime scenario will be able to recognize and interpret as suspicious
or criminal behavior based on facts presented in the scenario.
Certificates, Graduation, and Transfer Students: Successfully earn a certificate/graduate/transfer
to 4-year universities and will successfully compete for jobs in which they can apply
legal, investigative, and communicative skills acquired in the administration of justice
program.
The Criminal Justice System: Explain what the criminal justice system is, what role
it performs in society and how its components interact with one another in achieving
its goals.