Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionA comprehensive study and analysis of the principles of federal income tax applied to individual, partnership, informational, and corporate tax returns. Administration of Justice Department DEGREES: Administration of Justice (AS-T) Criminal Justice, Corrections (AS) Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement (AS) CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT: Criminal Justice, Corrections Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement COURSES: CJ (Criminal Justice) SOLANO COLLEGE ARE YOU THE KIND OF PERSON WHO... � ...desires to question and explore physical, biological, or cultural happenings? � ...enjoys using your skills with words to serve people? � ...likes to observe, learn, analyze, evaluate, or solve problems? � ...is interested in how social systems and society works? CONTACT INFORMATION: School of Career Technology Education Building: 500 Room 509 Phone Number: (707) 864-7229 Fax Number: (707) 864-7190 Dean: Jose Cortes GPS provides possible course pathways to reach the destination of program completion Administration of Justice Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (ADT: A.S.-T) Program Description This program offers core and selective courses which provide the student with a base of knowledge and proficiencies in the area of criminal justice. The program operates with the cooperation and participation of local criminal justice agencies. All instructors in the program have experience in the criminal justice field. Courses are scheduled both day and evening to accommodate full-time or part-time students seeking to acquire or upgrade skills and to prepare the criminal justice student for a four-year degree in the CSU system. The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer degree also provides students with the learning experience on how to preserve and maintain social order by gaining critical skills in these key areas: law enforcement; corrections, probation, and parole; juvenile justice, delinquency, and juvenile corrections; criminology theory and crime control; and criminal justice leadership and administration. With this transfer degree, students will gain an understanding of both adult and juvenile justice systems, as well as the skills to apply innovative programmatic efforts. From due process to constitutional protections to the importance of case law in American criminal justice, the student will be exposed to the specific legal and ethical challenges for each branch of the U.S. criminal justice system. The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer is fully transferable to the CSU. Students who meet the CSU's minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed priority admission to a CSU campus, though not necessarily to a particular campus or major. With this degree you will be required to take no more than 60 semester or 90 quarter units after transfer to complete a bachelor's degree if you transfer into a program at the CSU that's similar to the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer. To earn the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer, students must: 1. Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a.The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) b. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 3. Complete all courses within the major with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis Program Outcomes Students who complete the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the American Criminal Justice system and the scope of responsibilities of the various local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies beginning with arrest through parole. 2. Articulate the system's objectives, the crime problem, and role expectations of criminal justice personnel, and describe the various agencies and each subsystem within the system. 3. Describe the system's responsibilities to the community, factors in crime causation, the social implications of crime and communication barriers between the system and the community. 4. Articulate the differences between the major criminological theories of the causes of crime and how those theories relate to policies toward crime and criminal behavior. 5. Analyze legal concepts and make rational decisions about case processing. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of the rules of evidence, legal definitions, and concepts of evidentiary law. Apply basic investigative proficiencies. 7. Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills acquired in the social sciences in preparation for continuance of college- level education at a four-year college. REQUIRED COURSES...................................................Units CJ 001 Introduction to Criminal Justice................................3 CJ 002 Concepts of Criminal Law..........................................3 Select Two Courses from List A. ............................................6 Select Two Courses from List B ............................................6 List A (select two courses)......................................... Units CJ 011 Community Relations................................................3 CJ 051 Criminal Investigation. ...............................................3 CJ 053 Legal Aspects of Evidence.........................................3 CJ 056 Juvenile Procedures..................................................3 List B (select two courses). ......................................... Units CJ 064 Principles and Procedures of the Criminal Justice System....................................................3 PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology...............................3 SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology.......................................3 Required Major Total Units. ........................................18 Administration of Justice Criminal Justice, Corrections Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Program Description This program offers core and selective courses which provide the student with a base of knowledge and proficiencies in the area of corrections. The program operates with the cooperation and participation of local corrections agencies. All instructors in the program have experience in the corrections field. Courses are scheduled both day and evening to accommodate full- time or part-time students seeking to acquire or upgrade skills in the corrections field. Program Outcomes Students who complete the Criminal Justice, Corrections Certificate of Achievement/Associate in Science will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the American Criminal Justice system and the scope of responsibilities of the various local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies beginning with arrest through parole. 2. Articulate the system's objectives, the crime problem, and role expectations of criminal justice personnel, and describe the various agencies and each subsystem within the system. 3. Describe the system's responsibilities to the community, factors in crime causation, the social implications of crime and communication barriers between the system and the community REQUIRED COURSES...................................................Units CJ 001 Introduction to Criminal Justice................................3 CJ 002 Concepts of Criminal Law..........................................3 CJ 011 Community Relations................................................3 CJ 051 Criminal Investigation. ...............................................3 CJ 052 Investigative Report Writing......................................3 CJ 053 Legal Aspects of Evidence.........................................3 CJ 058 Fundamentals of Crime and Delinquency.................3 CJ 059 Interviewing and Counseling.....................................3 6 units from Corrections or Law Enforcement ....................6 Required Major Total Units. ........................................30 Corrections Electives: (Select 6 units)...........................Units CJ 057 Criminal Justice Career Development.......................3 CJ 060 Probation and Parole. ................................................3 CJ 062 Legal Aspects of Correction.......................................3 Consult with your counselor for guidance on custom course pathway Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Program Description This program was established with the cooperation of the Solano County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee and offers courses for both pre-service and in-service students. All instructors have experience in law enforcement, and courses are scheduled day or evening to accommodate full-time and part-time students seeking to acquire or upgrade skills in the field. Program Outcomes Students who complete the Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Certificate of Achievement/Associate in Science will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of law enforcement, courts, and corrections, and their applicability to adults and juveniles. 2. Articulate the roles of the criminal and civil court systems. 3. Identify and describe the three proximate cause theories of attributed liability The Certificate of Achievement in Corrections or Law Enforcement can be obtained upon completion of the 24-unit Required Courses and 6 units from the respective electives. The Associate in Science in Corrections or Law Enforcement can be obtained upon completion of the 24-unit Required Courses and 6 units from the respective electives, General Education, and additional electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Law Enforcement Electives: (Select 6 units).................Units CJ 056 Juvenile Procedures..................................................3 CJ 057 Criminal Justice Career Development.......................3 CJ 064 Principles and Procedures of the Criminal Justice System.............................................3 CJ 001 3.0 Units Introduction to Criminal Justice ENGL 001E General Education: SCC: Area 4; Cal-GETC: Area 4 Introduction to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principles and approaches. Although justice structure and process is examined in a cross cultural context, emphasis is placed on the US justice system, particularly the structure and function of US police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, and sentencing and incarceration policies.Usually HeldMon Wed 8:30am–9:00am, Mon Wed 9:01am–9:50am 