Administration of Justice: AS-T Degree
The AS-T in the Administration of Justice is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College students who are awarded an AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to the Criminal Justice and Criminology major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able to complete their remaining requirements for the 120-unit baccalaureate degree within 60 semester units.
The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Science in for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.
To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required elective and courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 60 semester CSU-transferable units. Note: Certain STEM ADTs may allow for total degree units up to 66 (TBD).
Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Describe the history, structure, and functions of the main components of the American criminal justice system.
- Analyze principles and applications of statutory and Constitutional law, particularly the requirements adhered to by law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
- Produce written communications that meet the standards for transfer and a criminal justice system professional.
- Examine critically contemporary problems and issues within criminal justice.
- Examine bias and cultural competence in the criminal justice system.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (6 units) | ||
| ADMJ-120 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| ADMJ-121 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 |
| Required Electives: List A (6 units) | ||
| Choose any two of the following courses. Courses chosen to satisfy this requirement cannot be used to also satisfy List B. | 6 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Procedures | ||
| Introduction to Community Policing | ||
| Introduction to Investigation | ||
| Introduction to Evidence | ||
| Introduction to Juvenile Procedures | ||
| Required Electives: List B (6 units) | ||
| Choose any two of the following courses. Courses chosen to satisfy this requirement cannot be used to also satisfy List A. | 6 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Procedures | ||
| Introduction to Community Policing | ||
| Introduction to Investigation | ||
| Introduction to Evidence | ||
| Introduction to Juvenile Procedures | ||
| Administration of Justice Internship | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) beginning fall 2025. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.