Associate in Science Degree in Court Personnel/Pre-law
2020-2021 Map
Total Units: 50 - 71
Term 1
15 - 19 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| AJ-1: Criminology | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the philosophy of law enforcement, professional responsibilities and urban problems, criminology, organization, jurisdiction and interrelationships of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Students are also introduced to professional career opportunities and qualifications required for employment within the field. |
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| AJ-2: Admin of Justice | 3 | Satisfies multicultural breadth competency graduation requirement. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students 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 principals 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. (C-ID AJ 110). |
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| Required Core Choice (English Composition) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math Placement varies, may be satisfied with high school coursework. | |
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| Area F Choice: Self Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Term 2
14 - 17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| AJ-3: Legal Research | 2 | ||
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is an introduction to legal research. Students will become familiar with and learn how to use materials commonly found in law libraries via a web-based legal resource. |
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| AJ-4: Criminal Law | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. The completion of this course offers a foundation upon which upper-division criminal justice course will build. The course will also include some limited discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes. (C-ID AJ 120). |
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| AJ-6: Evidence | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines categories of evidence and legal rules governing its admission and exclusion in the criminal process. (C-ID AJ 124). |
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| BUS-8: Legal Environment of Business | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions and affecting managerial decisions. It introduces the law as an instrument of social and political control in society. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, judicial and administrative processes, employment law, forms of business organizations, and domestic and international governmental regulations. (C-ID BUS 120). |
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| Area E Choice (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Not necessary if math competency was satisfied through college coursework. | |
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Term 3
15.5 - 17.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BUS-20: Intro. to Business | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is survey of business providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization's policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. Students will learn about how this business context (including issues such as ethics and sustainability) influences the primary areas of business including: organizational structure and design; leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices; marketing; organizational communication; technology; entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, financial practices; the stock and securities market; and therefore affect a business' ability to achieve its organizational goals. (C-ID BUS 110). |
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| AJ-11: Criminal Procedure | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an examination and analysis of due process in criminal proceedings from pre-arrest through trial and appeal utilizing statutory law and state and constitutional law precedents. (C-ID AJ 122). |
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| AJ-8: Criminal Investigation | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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. (C-ID AJ 140). |
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| ACCT-20: Intro to Accounting | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introductory accounting course designed for students with little or no prior training in accounting. Topics span the accounting cycle including analysis of business transactions, journalizing, posting, and preparation of financial statements using a hands-on approach. The course prepares students for entry level accounting careers, further study of accounting principles, or to help small business owners manage their own accounting records. |
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| Area C Choice (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Term 4
5.5 - 17.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| POS-12: Calif State-Local Govt | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to government with emphasis on California State and local governments. Government institutions and political processes are examined in the context of the state's diverse population and culture. Additionally, the course covers the historical development of federal, state and local government relations. Attention is given to local government institutions and the dilemmas they face in carrying out their governing roles. POS 12 partially satisfies U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideas requirement at the CSU. |
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| Required Core Choice: AJ-99, BCIS-59, or BCIS-60 (Select One) | 1 - 8 | ||
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| Area A Choice (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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