Administration of Justice Certificate
A certificate will be issued for completion of five core course and three elective courses for a total of 24 units. Students may submit a student petition to enrollment services to substitute credit for completion of a P.O.S.T. Basic Police Officers Academy through an accredited institution. Students must attach official college transcripts and an academy course outline or syllabus to the student petition. The Administration of Justice and Corrections Department Chair will determine the amount of credit to award the student. Four Administration of Justice course must be completed at MSJC to earn a certificate.
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| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AJ-102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ-101 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ-105 | Tactical Communication and Report Writing for Law Enforcement (formerly Public Safety Report Writing) | 3 |
| AJ-111 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| AJ-112 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| AJ-108 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| AJ-117 | Introduction to Terrorism and Homeland Security | 3 |
| AJ-118 | Community and the Justice System | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AJ-101 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ-102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| or AJ-102H | Honors Introduction to Criminal Justice | |
| AJ-105 | Tactical Communication and Report Writing for Law Enforcement (formerly Public Safety Report Writing) | 3 |
| AJ-111 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| AJ-118 | Community and the Justice System | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 9 units of the following: | 9 | |
| Criminal Evidence | ||
| Juvenile Procedures | ||
| Criminal Investigation | ||
| Introduction to Criminology | ||
| Introduction to Terrorism and Homeland Security | ||
| Introduction to Forensics for Law Enforcement | ||
| Traffic Control, Enforcement and Investigation | ||
| Special Projects: Administration of Justice | ||
| Ethics in Criminal Justice | ||
| Introduction to Probation and Parole (formerly AJ-115) | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience: Administration of Justice (formerly AJ-149) | ||
| Introduction to Private Security (formerly AJ-098) | ||
| Vice and Narcotics Investigation And Control (formerly AJ-125 Vice and Narcotics Control) | ||
| Introduction to Correctional Science | ||
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Students may submit a student petition to enrollment services to substitute credit for completion of a P.O.S.T. Basic Police Officers Academy through an accredited institution. Students must attach official college transcripts and an academy course outline or syllabus to the student petition. The Administration of Justice and Corrections Department Chair will determine the amount of credit to award the student. Four Administration of Justice course must be completed at MSJC to earn a certificate.
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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Administration of Justice
Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2024
Program Name ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
This program is designed to be completed in 8 months.
This program will cost $1,104 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
NOTE:
Cost per unit $46
Nonresident Fees- Tuition: $318
Capital Outlay: $58
Parking Permits cost $90 a year or $45 a semester
RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester
Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/enroll/what-fees-do-i-have-to-pay.html