Administration of Justice

About the Program

This degree provides the education and skills necessary to enter into or seek promotion within the criminal justice system. Students will develop decision-making and leadership skills within the field of law enforcement. At the same time, students learn the skills needed for effective interpersonal communication, administrative decision-making and personnel management. Upon degree completion, students will understand the structure, organization, function, policies and practices of the criminal justice system, as well as the policy implications of crime.

Degree Options

• Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) - Learn more about this degree
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) - Learn more about this degree
• Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Learn more about this degree

Course Outlook

Courses include: Law Enforcement Administration, Ethics Policy and Administration, Conflict Resolution and Mediation in the Public Sector, Leadership Concepts, Skills and Models in the Public Sector, Politics and Organizations, Politics of Budgeting, Discretion and Decision Making, Youth Crime and Justice, Adjudication Administration Management, Police and Community.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Administration of Justice Emphasis (click here for more information)

• Liberal Studies (35 units)
  
• Administration of Justice Core (27 units)
  
• FOCUS, minor or certificate (15 units)
  
• Communication Skills (21-25 units)
  
• Diversity Requirement (These courses may be used to meet other requirements in your academic plan) (6 units)
• Electives, if needed to meet 120 credits
  

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Administration of Justice Emphasis (click here for more information)

• Liberal Studies (35 units)
  
• Administration of Justice Core (27 units)
  
• FOCUS, minor, or certificate (15 units)
  
• Communication Skills (24 units)
  
• Diversity Requirement (These courses may be used to meet other requirements in your academic plan) (6 units)
• Electives, if needed to meet 120 credits
  

Bachelor of Applied Science: Administration of Justice Emphasis (click here for more information)

• Associate degree transfer block (64 units)
• Liberal Studies (35 units)
  
• BAS Core Requirements (21 units)
  
• Administration of Justice Requirements (21 units)
  
• Diversity Requirement (These courses may be used to meet other requirements in your academic plan) (6 units)
  
• Electives, if needed to meet 120 credits

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