Administration of Justice

Effective: Fall 2021
Associate in Science for Transfer Program Map
🖶 Printer Friendly Report

This program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program. Your pathway may vary depending on your transfer plans and also previous college credit, including AP Test scores, concurrent enrollment courses and high school articulated courses.

I'm ready to get started. What do I do next?

  1. Review this program map to get an overview of the required courses
  2. Meet with a counselor to develop your customized student education plan www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling
  3. Use DegreeWorks, an online student education planning tool, to track your progress toward graduation www.chabotcollege.edu / admissions / degreeworks
Program Description

The ADMJ AS-T introduces students to criminal law, evidence procedures, investigations, forensics, leadership and community relations, with general education courses required for graduation. It also combines a series of courses intended to develop interpersonal and written communication skills, social and cultural sensitivity, ethical awareness, and concepts of leadership necessary to be successful in a variety of careers.  


What can I do with this major?

The degree prepares students seeking to transfer to a CSU Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice program and for careers in law, law enforcement, related non-profit agencies, probation and parole, corrections, security and other justice-related and technical occupations. Students who successfully complete the AS-T in Administration of Justice earn specific guarantees for transfer to the CSU system: admission to a CSU with junior status and priority admission a local CSU campus and to a program or major in Administration of Justice or a similar major.


Learning and Career Pathway
  • Law & Public Safety

Icon Key

= Critical Course = Prerequisite for Other Courses = Prerequisite Required = Required for Major GE = General Education

Semester 1

16 units

ADMJ 50
Introduction to the Administration of Justice

3 units
This is an introductory course that examines the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. The course covers the history, theory, and philosophy of administration of justice and the evolution of the principles, operational practices, and structure of the police, courts, and corrections agencies. Particular emphasis is placed on crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, and the challenges and opportunities for law enforcement in an increasingly diverse society. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal processes, and sentencing and incarceration policies. Also counts towards CSU Breadth Area D and IGETC Area 4
Course Details:
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

ADMJ 60
Criminal Law

3 units
This course offers an analysis of the doctrine of criminal liability in the United States and classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, elements of particular crimes, and defenses to crime. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law and will include some limited discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crime. Also counts towards CSU Breadth Area D and IGETC Area 4
Course Details:
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

English 1- Critical Reading and Composition

4 units
GE

Semester 2

15-16 units

LIST A Course #1

3 units
Take one course from List A
See the full list: (Click here)

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

Math Course for General Education: see a counselor to choose the appropriate course.

3-4 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

Semester 3

15 units

LIST A Course #2

3 units
Take one course from List A
See the full list: (Click here)

LIST B Course #1

3 units
Take one course from List B.
See the full list: (Click here)

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units

Semester 4

14 units

List B Course #2

3 units
Take one course from List B
See the full list: (Click here)

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

1 unit

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

4 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

List A

Take 2 courses from the following list.

ADMJ 40
Juvenile Procedures

3 units
This course is an examination of the origin, development, and organization of the juvenile justice system as it evolved in the U.S. justice system. The course explores the theories that focus on juvenile law, courts and processes, and the constitutional protections extended to juveniles in the U.S. justice system.
Terms Offered: Spring

ADMJ 55
Introduction to Correctional Science

3 units
This course provides a critical analysis of punishment and the modern correctional process as utilized in the rehabilitation of adult and juvenile offenders. Exploration of the various types of punishment, alternatives to punishment, types of correctional institutions, and the impact of punishment on the criminal justice system.
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer

ADMJ 61
Evidence

3 units
This course examines the origins, development, philosophy and the constitutional basis for the rules of evidence. During the course of the semester, we will explore the rules and policies governing the kinds of information which can be received at trial, how evidence can be properly developed and obtained by law enforcement officers, and how evidence may be considered by the judge and/or jury. Topics are considered from both a theoretical and a practical viewpoint.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50
  2. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 60
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

ADMJ 63
Criminal Investigation

3 units
This course addresses the techniques, procedures, and ethical issues in the investigation of crime, including organization of the investigative process, crime scene searches, interviewing and interrogating, surveillance, source of information, utility of evidence, scientific analysis of evidence and the role of the investigator in the trial process. ADMJ 70 is recommended for transfer to CSUEB's BS in Criminal Justice.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50
    2. and
  2. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 60
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall

ADMJ 70
Community Relations

3 units
This course examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. Topics covered may include crime prevention, restorative justice, conflict resolution, and ethics. ADMJ 70 is recommended for transfer to CSUEB's BS in Criminal Justice.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

ADMJ 80
Criminal Court Process

3 units
This course examines due process and the constitutional, statutory and rule-based issues that arise in the formal processing of a criminal case from pre-arrest through trial and appeal.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50
  2. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 60
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer

ADMJ 85
Introduction to Forensics

3 units
This course provides an introduction to the role of forensics in criminal investigations. It examines the methods utilized in the forensic analysis of crime scenes, pattern evidence, instruments, firearms, documents and controlled substances.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: ADMJ 50
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall

ADMJ 63 and ADMJ 70 are recommended for transfer into CSU East Bay's BS in Criminal Justice. 

List B

Take 2 courses from the following list:

Statistics course (choose one option)

4 units

PSY 5
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

4 units
GE
Statistics as applied to the behavioral and social sciences. Applications using data from disciplines including psychology, social sciences, business, life science, health science, and education. The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include: descriptive and inferential statistics; probability and sampling distributions; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance (ANOVA), chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Also counts towards math requirement.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
  2. Prerequisite: MTH 53
    3. or
  3. Prerequisite: MTH 53B
    4. or
  4. Prerequisite: MTH 54
    5. or
  5. Prerequisite: MTH 54L
    6. or
  6. Prerequisite: MTH 55
    7. or
  7. Prerequisite: MTH 55B
    8. or
  8. Prerequisite: MTH 55L
  • Transfers to CSU
    • or

    MTH 43
    Introduction to Probability and Statistics

    4 units
    GE
    Descriptive statistics, including measures of central tendency and dispersion; elements of probability; tests of statistical hypotheses (one and two populations); correlation and regression; ANOVA; applications in various fields. Introduction to the use of computer software package to complete both descriptive and inferential statistics problems. May not receive credit if Mathematics 35 has been completed. Also counts towards the math requirement.
    or

    BUS 19
    Business Statistics

    4 units
    GE
    Introduction to concepts, methods and models employed in reasoning with numbers and in presenting cogent statistical arguments or solutions in the business field. Key topics include estimating confidence intervals, hypotheses testing, development of projections for inferential purposes in the business field, probability distributions (poisson, binomial, normal, student-t, chi-sq, F-distribution), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), estimating simple and multiple regressions. Also counts towards the math requirement.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: MTH 53
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: MTH 53B
      3. or
    3. Prerequisite: MTH 54
      4. or
    4. Prerequisite: MTH 54L
      5. or
    5. Prerequisite: MTH 55
      6. or
    6. Prerequisite: MTH 55B
      7. or
    7. Prerequisite: MTH 55L
      8. or
  • Transfers to CSU

    • ADMJ 42
    Leadership and Integrity

    3 units
    This course will examine the impact of leadership, effective communication and organizational integrity in establishing trust in the administration of justice system. Beginning with initial contact with citizens to adjudication and punishment, this course will analyze the challenges of the complex procedures and processes that impact the legal system and the lives of people. The course will emphasize the importance of ethical behavior and ethical leadership by individuals and organizations as a philosophy. ADMJ 42 also counts towards the Certificate of Achievement in Community Organization Leadership
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    PSY 1
    General Psychology

    3 units
    Introduces students to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Provides an overview of major psychological concepts and theories in such areas as consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, perception, personality, stress, and social behavior.
    Course Details:
    1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
  • Transfers to CSU

    • SOCI 1
    Principles of Sociology

    3 units
    Designed to illuminate the way students see their social world. Uses a sociological perspective: scientific study of human interaction and society, with emphasis on impact of groups on social behavior. Includes the systematic examination of culture, socialization, social organization, social class, race, gender, deviance, social change and empirical methodology. These content areas are woven throughout the fabric of the course, particularly as they affect the lives of at least three of the following groups: African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Middle Eastern Americans and/or women.
    Total Units: 60-61 units
    This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.