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Administration of Justice

Overview Degrees/Certificates Courses

ARC's Administration of Justice program offers both Associate's and Associate's for Transfer degrees. The Associate's degree covers the prevention, discovery, control and treatment of crimes, criminals, and criminality. Students desiring to enter a career concerned with the administration of justice will find that this curriculum has flexibility that allows them to prepare for specific fields included in that broad category. The Transfer degree provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system.

Degrees and Certificates Offered

A.S.-T. in Administration of Justice
A.S. in Administration of Justice
Homeland Security Certificate

Associate Dean Charissa Gorre
Phone (916) 570-5000
Email askhb-publicservice@arc.losrios.edu

Associate Degrees for Transfer

A.S.-T. in Administration of Justice

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements for transfer to a California State University. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. Students should work closely with their American River College counselor to ensure that they are taking the appropriate coursework to prepare for majoring in Criminal Justice and Criminology at the institution they wish to transfer to because major and general education requirements may vary for each CSU and the degree may only transfer to specific institutions.

Students must complete the following Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) requirements (pursuant to SB1440, §66746):
• 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
• the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern
• a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district
• obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

All ADTs also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2025

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
Core:
ADMJ 300	Introduction to Administration of Justice	3
ADMJ 320	Concepts of Criminal Law	3
List A:
A minimum of 6 units from the following:		6
ADMJ 302	Community Relations: Multicultural Issues (3)
ADMJ 304	Juvenile Delinquency (3)
ADMJ 322	Criminal Procedures (3)
ADMJ 323	Legal Aspects of Evidence (3)
ADMJ 330	Criminal Investigation (3)
ADMJ 340	Introduction to Correctional Services (3)
List B:
A minimum of 6 units from the following:		6
Any courses from List A not already used or
ADMJ 301	Investigative Report Writing (3)
ADMJ 309	Career Preparation for Law Enforcement Occupations (3)
ADMJ 331	Patrol Procedures (3)
PSYC C1000	Introduction to Psychology (3)
or PSYC C1000H	Introduction to Psychology - Honors (3)
PSYC 330	Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3)
or ECON 310	Statistics for Business and Economics (3)
or STAT C1000	Introduction to Statistics (4)
or STAT C1000H	Introduction to Statistics - Honors (4)
POLS C1000	American Government and Politics (3)
or POLS C1000H	American Government and Politics - Honors (3)
SOC 300	Introductory Sociology (3)
or SOC 480	Introductory Sociology - Honors (3)
SOC 318	Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3)
Total Units:		18

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirement.

Student Learning Outcomes

Career Information

Associate Degrees

A.S. in Administration of Justice

This degree covers the prevention, discovery, control and treatment of crimes, criminals, and criminality. Students desiring to enter a career concerned with the administration of justice will ﬁnd that this curriculum has ﬂexibility that allows them to prepare for speciﬁc ﬁelds included in that broad category. The program also provides courses to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution. Opportunities for graduates include positions as federal and state parole ofﬁcers, probation ofﬁcers, and correctional administrators.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2025

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ADMJ 300	Introduction to Administration of Justice	3
ADMJ 302	Community Relations: Multicultural Issues	3
ADMJ 304	Juvenile Delinquency	3
ADMJ 320	Concepts of Criminal Law	3
ADMJ 322	Criminal Procedures	3
ADMJ 323	Legal Aspects of Evidence	3
ADMJ 330	Criminal Investigation	3
A minimum of 3 units from the following:		3
ADMJ 301	Investigative Report Writing (3)
ADMJ 309	Career Preparation for Law Enforcement Occupations (3)
ADMJ 331	Patrol Procedures (3)
ADMJ 340	Introduction to Correctional Services (3)
Total Units:		24

The Administration of Justice Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Career Information

Certificate

Homeland Security Certificate

This certificate examines the roots of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, intelligence analysis, response methods, natural disaster incidents, threat mitigation, crisis negotiation, and conflict resolution. It explores topics directly associated with border security and security for transportation infrastructure, including: seaports, ships, aircraft, trains, train stations, highways, bridges, rail lines, pipelines, and bus systems.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2025

Certificate Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
HLS 300	Introduction to Homeland Security	3
HLS 302	Intelligence Analysis and Security Management	3
HLS 304	Transportation and Border Security	3
Total Units:		9

Student Learning Outcomes

Administration of Justice (ADMJ) Courses

ADMJ 300 Introduction to Administration of Justice

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
C-ID:C-ID AJ 110
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course introduces the characteristics of the American criminal justice system, U.S. Constitutional Rights, criminal activity, crime causation, domestic and international criminal threats, law enforcement response to criminal activity, and future law enforcement trends. It emphasizes the components of the American justice system, due process, courts and correctional services, ethics, and leadership.

ADMJ 301 Investigative Report Writing

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course provides techniques of writing facts, information, and ideas effectively in a simple, clear, and logical manner in the various types of criminal justice system reports. It emphasizes criminal justice terminology, organization of information, investigative note taking, and thorough documentation of witness statements and evidence.

ADMJ 302 Community Relations: Multicultural Issues

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU; UC (ADMJ 302 and ADMJ 304 combined: maximum credit, 1 course)
General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
C-ID:C-ID AJ 160
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the institutions of the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse, multicultural population. It addresses the role that race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, culture, and the criminal justice professional play in shaping these relationships. It also examines new strategies, skills, tools, and cultural knowledge necessary for personnel engaged in all aspects of the criminal justice system. Special topics include how terrorism and the need for homeland security have changed the dynamics of police-community relations.

ADMJ 304 Juvenile Delinquency

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU; UC (ADMJ 302 and ADMJ 304 combined: maximum credit, 1 course)
General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025)
C-ID:C-ID AJ 220
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course examines juvenile delinquency from a variety of perspectives including the concept of delinquency, theories of delinquency, social and environmental influences on delinquency, and the history of the juvenile justice system. It also explores the nature and extent of delinquency relative to gender differences, family dynamics, peer groups and gang affiliation, schools, drug use, and the juvenile justice courts.

ADMJ 309 Career Preparation for Law Enforcement Occupations

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course is designed for students who are pursuing careers in law enforcement and corrections. It covers employment and career search techniques, application processes, resume development, and cover letter writing. This course prepares students for pre-employment testing, interviews, background investigations, polygraph examinations, medical screening, conditional job offers, and hiring processes.

ADMJ 320 Concepts of Criminal Law

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 4 (effective Fall 2025)
C-ID:C-ID AJ 120
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course examines the philosophy and structure of criminal law in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. It utilizes case studies to introduce students to criminal law and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. It also includes discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes.

ADMJ 322 Criminal Procedures

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU
C-ID:C-ID AJ 122
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course is an in-depth study of criminal procedures used to enforce substantive law at both the federal and state level. Every step of the criminal process, from arrest to appeal, is thoroughly explored.

ADMJ 323 Legal Aspects of Evidence

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU
C-ID:C-ID AJ 124
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course examines the origins, development, philosophy, and constitutional foundations of the rules of evidence as applied in United States law. Emphasis is placed on the types of evidence and the laws governing admissibility of evidence into criminal procedures. Topics include search and seizure, hearsay evidence, witness competency, and direct and circumstantial evidence.

ADMJ 330 Criminal Investigation

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU
C-ID:C-ID AJ 140
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course introduces basic investigative responsibilities and procedures as applied to criminal investigations. Topics include crime scene management, forensic and physical evidence handling, search and seizure, property crimes, violent crimes, organized criminal enterprises, gangs, and domestic and international terrorist organizations.

ADMJ 331 Patrol Procedures

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course explores the early development and present-day role of patrol operations and techniques used by local law enforcement agencies. Major topics include community policing, effective patrol strategies, gang awareness, and key factors affecting deployment of patrol resources, such as community involvement and meeting department objectives.

ADMJ 340 Introduction to Correctional Services

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU
C-ID:C-ID AJ 200
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course provides an overview of the history and trends of adult and juvenile corrections including probation and parole. It focuses on the legal issues, specific laws, and general operation of correctional institutions. The relationship between corrections and other components of the judicial system is examined.

ADMJ 498 Work Experience in Administration of Justice

Units:0.5 - 4
Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job related to administration of justice with a cooperating site supervisor. Students are advised to consult with the Administration of Justice Department faculty to review specific certificate and degree work experience requirements.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Transferable:CSU
General Education:Local GE L7B (effective Fall 2025)
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of administration of justice. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer-level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at an approved worksite, and developing workplace skills and competencies.

During the semester, the student is required to complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. All students are required to attend the first course meeting, a mid-semester meeting, and a final meeting. Additionally, students who have not already successfully completed a Work Experience course will be required to attend weekly orientations while returning participants may meet individually with the instructor as needed. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

ADMJ 499 Experimental Offering in Administration of Justice

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This is the experimental courses description.

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