The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (A.S.-T) prepares students to move into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the AS-T degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major. Upon completion of the AS-T in Administration of Justice students will have a greater understanding of illegal behavior and how their behavior interacts with the criminal justice system. The student will also learn the operation of the criminal justice system from arrest, trial, corrections and release into the community. Upon completion of the A.S.-T degree in Administration of Justice, students may pursue careers with the following types of criminal justice agencies: (a) law enforcement, (b) probation, (c) corrections, (d) courts, and (e) agencies with legal authority of specific criminal offenses, such as alcohol beverage control or fraud.

Requirements

Student completion requirements for the associate degree for transfer:

✓ 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU transferable units

✓ the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

✓ a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district

✓ obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

✓ earn a grade of “C” or better, (or “P”) in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Develop critical thinking and ethical reasoning regarding criminal justice issues.

✓ Evaluate career opportunities in the criminal justice field