Associate of Science in Administration of Justice for transfer
College Of The Desert
Key Information
Campus location
Palm Desert, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
60 hours
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer also called the Administration of Justice AS-T Degree, is intended to prepare students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Administration of Justice or Criminal Justice. Students who complete this degree will receive "priority admission with junior status to the California State University system."
This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units, including completing CSU GE or IGETC and 18-19 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better as required by CSU. Title 5 requires that students earn a "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. There are no additional graduation requirements. When planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements, students should consult with a counsellor.
The Associate of Science in Administration of Justicedegree is intended to prepare students academically to perform effectively in a host of careers in the Administration of Justice system. Students will be exposed to a series of courses within the major to develop social awareness, written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, law concepts, and the physical ability to cope with many of the demanding Administration of Justice careers.
Students desiring careers in the Administration of Justice may elect a program of study for upper-division transfer, or one which is oriented towards job entry either as sworn or non-sworn employees at a Local, State, or Federal Agency within the Criminal Justice System. The Criminal Justice System includes three components:
Law Enforcement
Courts
Corrections
Students intending to transfer to a four-year college, such as CSUSB-Palm Desert Campus, for a degree in Criminal Justice, should pursue the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer Degree. Students planning to pursue a career in the Administration of Justice after graduation from College of the Desert should include more specialization and emphasis in the Administration of Justice courses.