Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice - Police Science

Merritt College's Associate of Arts in Administration of Justice: Police Science program provides practical and technical instruction to meet the requirements of law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. The program is designed for students who are interested in careers as a law enforcement officer with responsibilities of ensuring the security of human rights and maintaining social order according to the democratic system. Some responsibilities of law enforcement officers include enforcing laws and detecting and arresting violators of the law, crime prevention, and protecting life and property.

Students who complete the degree or certificate will be able to: • Effectively use suppression equipment and practices. • Engage in public education and present prevention practices. • Employ chain of command and paramilitary management structure. • Recognize career hazards and safety equipment and practices.