Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Administration of Justice degree program is an interdisciplinary program of study which prepares students for a broad range of employment opportunities including law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole officer, and social services in the courts or community agencies.
In addition to preparing students for entry-level employment, this degree program is appropriate for individuals already employed in the justice field who are seeking skill upgrade and promotional opportunities, and individuals preparing to transfer to a four-year college/university with a major in Justice Studies.
Arizona State University, Arizona State University-West, Grand Canyon University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona all offer baccalaureate degree programs in Justice Studies/Administration of Justice.
Credit Hours Required: 61
∞Note: This program can be completed entirely online. Not all general education options or program electives are offered online, however there will be a variety of online classes from which to choose in order to meet the requirements.
AAS General Education Requirements (19 credits)
College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 6
Mathematics Credits: 3
Physical and Biological Sciences Credits: 4
AJS 123 - Ethics and Criminal Justice (Social and Behavioral Sciences) Credits: 3
Arts and Humanities OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
Program Requirements (30 credits)
AJS 101 - Introduction to Administration of Justice Credits: 3
AJS 109 - Substantive Criminal Law Credits: 3
AJS 170 - Forensic Science Credits: 3
AJS 200 - Current Issues in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
AJS 225 - Criminology Credits: 3
AJS 230 - The Police Function Credits: 3
AJS 240 - The Correction Function Credits: 3
AJS 260 - Procedural Criminal Law Credits: 3
AJS 270 - Community Relations Credits: 3
AJS 290 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Credits: 3
Program Electives (12 credits)
Select 12 credit hours from the following courses:
AJS 103 - Public Safety Report Writing Credits: 3
AJS 106 - Public Safety Communications Credits: 3
AJS 192 - Serial Killers and Mass Murderers Credits: 3
AJS 212 - Juvenile Justice Procedures Credits: 3
AJS 226 - Victimology and Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
AJS 252 - Homeland Security and Terrorism Credits: 3
AJS 275 - Criminal Investigations Credits: 3
AJS 278 - Neuroscience and the Law Credits: 3
AJS 296 - Internship: Administration of Justice Credits: 3
AJS 298 - Special Justic Topics: Credits: 3
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Administration of Justice Degree program, the learner will be able to:
Explain the historical development of American criminal law from its English common law roots to the present.
Analyze criminal conduct in the context of historical, social, political and legal developments.
Identify the organization and jurisdiction of local state and federal law enforcement, courts and correctional systems.
Describe the relationships between the three components of the criminal justice system.
Summarize the philosophy of legal sanctions and corrections and the historical development of theories of punishment and rehabilitation.
Analyze the intersection of law, morality and ethics in our modern society.
Summarize the modern scientific tools used in criminal investigation.
Analyze current issues and trends in crime rates, criminal behavior, and social trends as they impact the criminal justice process.
Identify and analyze specific problems which relate to police-community relations and seek possible solutions.
Identify and summarize the various theories of the causes of criminal behavior.
Analyze the role of the US Supreme Court in defining the Constitutional protections and procedural due process safeguards in the criminal justice system.
Describe the economic and psychological impact of crime on society.
Define investigation and describe the goals of criminal investigation.
Identify the key provisions of the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution that pertain to civil liberties and civil rights, and explain various competing theories of constitutional interpretation and judicial review.
Details
Hours
61
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Prescott
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Type of Attainment:
Associate Degree;
Name of Credential
Administration of Justice AAS
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
FAFSA, varies
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC - North Cenral Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,320.00
In-State Tuition
$6,707.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$23,116.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$9,027.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$25,436.00
