Welcome to Administration of Justice

The Administration of Justice (AJ) program is designed to provide entry-level skills and education for students who desire to pursue a career in many areas of the Criminal Justice field. Graduates from the program have the option of continuing their education or applying for the various criminal justice career opportunities that exist. Typical entry-level positions for which a program graduate might qualify include police officer, deputy sheriff, state trooper, corrections officer, juvenile probations officer, communications officer, fingerprint technician, private investigator, claims investigator, commissioned park ranger, loss prevention officer, or private security officer. The program's purpose is to provide information about the criminal justice system, law enforcement, investigative techniques, and corrections. Most classes are open to majors and non-majors as long as the curricular prerequisites have been met. Graduates from the program have the option of continuing their education or applying for the various criminal justice career opportunities that exist.

Today, most law enforcement and criminal justice agencies require a minimum educational requirement of an Associate Degree as a prerequisite for employment. Although this program does not guarantee acceptance into a specific law enforcement position or criminal justice agency, it does prepare a student to take a police agency entrance examination.

Entry into the Program

Please apply to the Admissions Office. Students may enter the program at the beginning of any quarter, and advanced standing may be requested. For more information, contact the Department Chair or the Admissions Office.