Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Administration of Justice
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 60 - 69
Term 1
12.00 - 13.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| AJ 2: Administration of Justice | 3.00 | ||
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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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| AJ 4: Criminal Law | 3.00 | ||
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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. Graded only. (C-ID AJ 120). |
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | Taking POLS C1000 or POS 12 is recommended to meet the US-2 graduation requirement for CSU/UC. | |
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Term 2
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List A (Select two): | 6.00 | Department recommends AJ 10 (prerequisite for Criminal Justice major at CSU Chico). | |
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| Area 1C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 3A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 3
15.00 - 19.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List B (Select two or any List A not already used): | 6.00 - 7.00 | ||
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| Area 1B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 3B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Taking ECON 20, HIST 8, HIST 10, HIST 18, or HIST 26 is recommended to meet the US-1 graduation requirement for CSU/UC. | |
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| Area 5A/5C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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Term 4
18.00 - 22.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Only necessary if STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E was not chosen in List B. | |
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| Area 5B/5C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Must have 5C Lab component if not taken in 5A/5C. | |
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 9.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | |
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