Associate of Science - Administration of Justice

Administration of Justice is the field of study dealing with law enforcement, corrections and the judicial system. Within each of these broad areas, the program prepares students for employment either as a civilian or as a sworn officer of the law.

Students in administration of justice will gain an in-depth understanding of the many different fields of employment available under this broad category. They can prepare to become a sworn officer in the many various government agencies, or they can prepare for one of the many entry-level civilian positions also available.

Students will learn about: • the criminal justice system and its various subsystems

• criminal law and criminal procedure • the corrections system and its components • cultural skills and diversity in criminal justice • forensics and crime scene investigation methods • the interviewing and counseling process • areas of specialized skills and knowledge, which include investigations, forensics, juvenile procedures, patrol procedures, weaponless defense and firearms, corrections, report writing and current legal and professional trends and challenges.