Associate of Science - Administration of Justice - Transfer to a California State University

Merritt College's Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for transfer program is to provide students with knowledge of the criminal justice system and its diverse components, as well as provide the training necessary to enter various careers in the criminal justice sector. The program is for those who seek to prepare for a career in criminal justice, transfer to a college or university, and for those who are currently employed in an administration of justice agency and who seek training for career advancement.

Successful completion of the degree affords students specific guarantees for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, such as admission to a CSU with junior status, priority admission to their local CSU campus and to a program or major in administration of justice or similar major.

Students who complete the degree will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding and ability to analyze crime, policies, procedures, and the people that shape the justice system.

• Bridge policies and procedures with practical knowledge and apply that knowledge to prospective careers in the criminal justice sector. • Demonstrate the critical thinking skills necessary to effectively evaluate problems in the criminal justice system and provide solutions to these problems nationally and locally. • Create and contribute to an environment conducive and accepting of in-depth analysis and critique of social policy and social justice issues as it relates to socioeconomic status, race, gender, ethnicity, and culture.