Administration of Justice
Associate of Science
Program Details
This degree is designed to provide a broad-based education in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, and the judicial system. The program is appropriate for students seeking employment as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, probation or parole officer, or as a legal professional such as a paralegal or attorney. Students learn the major components and function of the criminal justice system in America and about criminal laws in California. Emphasis is placed on ethics in law enforcement and the consequences of unethical behavior. All courses used to satisfy the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (RG 8681)
Additional Requirements
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Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
Compliance Managers
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
Correctional Officers and Jailers
High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 41,750
- High salary: 93,000
- Average salary: 57970
All Careers in Administration of Justice (18)
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 136,550 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Stable | 105,980 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Declining | 93,580 |
| Intelligence Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 93,580 |
| Police Identification and Records Officers | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 93,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Declining | 76,310 |
| Customs and Border Protection Officers | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 76,290 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Stable | 76,290 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 71,470 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 67,440 |
| Quality Control Analysts | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 60,130 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 60,130 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | High school diploma/GED | Declining | 57,970 |
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Explore different aspects of special crimes.
- Understand criminal law, law enforcement procedures, crisis intervention, legal aspects of evidence and forensic science..
- Examine techniques used in investigation procedures.
- Cultivate aspects of community relations.