Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsis Administration of Justice Pathway, Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Program Location: Signal Peak, Aravaipa, Maricopa, Superstition Mountain, & San Tan Campuses
Course Objective:
Description: The Administration of Justice pathway prepares students to transfer to an accredited university for a higher level degree or to immediately pursue a career in specific criminal justice occupations. Note: Many occupations require a Bachelor’s degree. Also note that many justice related occupations require a background check.
Competencies to be achieved:
* Discuss the structure of the criminal justice system and key issues within it. (Understanding Level)
* Assess current ethical issues within the criminal justice system.(Evaluating Level)
* Critique current issues in criminal justice systems along with associated laws and policy decisions. (Evaluating Level)
* Explain particulars of criminal law. (Analyzing Level)
* Summarize the history, philosophy, and process of the juvenile justice system. (Evaluating Level)
* Critique qualities, behaviors, and actions of law enforcement administrators. (Evaluating Level)
* Explain theories of criminal causation. (Understanding Level)
* Describe the history, role, purpose, and variety of law enforcement in the United States. (Understanding Level)
* Describe the history, role, purpose, and variety of corrections in the United States. (Understanding Level)
* Examine rights and procedural safeguards as applicable to the criminal justice system. (Applying Level)
* Appraise the relationship between criminal justice components and the community. (Evaluating Level)
* Articulate key elements, procedures, and legal issues as related to the investigative function. (Applying Level)
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition (In-State) 60 x $75 = $4,500
Tuition (Out of State) 60 x $150 = $9,000
Additional fees: No additional fees, except books.
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
These are books only for AJS, I cannot provide books for all other courses that make up the degree.
* CJ 2022 (Text only) (ISBN 9780137907908)
* Criminal Justice Ethics: A Framework for Analysis (ISBN 9780190639136)
* Juvenile Delinquency (Justice Series) (ISBN 9780134548661)
* Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do it? (ISBN 9781544375731)
* Corrections: The Essentials (ISBN 9780190882501)
* Criminal Procedure (ISBN 97801345548654)
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): None
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Veronica Duran
Email: veronica.duran@centralaz.edu
Phone number: 520-494-5111
Direct Website link to the program:
https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/AdministrationJusticeAAmap2024-2025.pdf
Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: None for the program. Employers will vary with what they require.
Other requirements needed: None
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://centralaz.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/refunds/
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes.
Career Pathway: Some courses completed may apply towards bachelor’s degree programs. Some courses completed may apply towards bachelor’s degree programs. Completing the A.A.S. degree and the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements provides a pathway to attend an Arizona public university in the future.
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes. HLC accredited courses are recognized by other educational institutions.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes.
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); https://hlcommission.org?
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA
Not Tracked at this time.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
64
Hours
60
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
No
Training Location(s)
Signal Peak Campus
Local WIB
2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal
Type of Attainment:
A.A.S. Degree
Name of Credential
Administration of Justice Studies Pathway, A.A.
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant; Scholarship
Refund Policy
See Synopsis
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$720.00 See Synopsis.
In-State Tuition
$4,500.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$9,000.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$5,220.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$9,720.00
