Administration of Justice Studies

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Administration of Justice Studies

(64 credit hours required)

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Administration of Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary program th parole, and social services in community-based organizations and agencies. Requirements: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses (24 credits)

Course Num AJS101 AJS109 AJS212 AJS225 AJS230 AJS240 Description Units

Introduction to Criminal Justice Substantive Criminal Law Juvenile Justice Procedures Criminology The Police Function The Correction Function Procedural Criminal Law Criminal Investigation I

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

+ AJS260
AJS275

Restricted Electives (15-18 credits)

Course Num AJS+++++ Description Units

Administration of Justice Studies (Note: any AJS courses) OR

JUD+++++

Judicial Studies

(Note: any JUD course)

15-18

General Education Requirements (25-27 credits)

Course Num Description Units

First-Year Composition

+ ENG101 + ENG102

First-Year Composition (3) AND First-Year Composition (3) Oral Communication 6

COM100 COM225 COM230

Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR Public Speaking (3) OR Small Group Communication (3) Critical Reading 3

CRE101

College Critical Reading (3) OR equivalent as indicated by assessment Mathematics 3

MAT102 MAT120 MAT121 MAT122

Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) OR Intermediate Algebra (5) OR Intermediate Algebra (4) OR Intermediate Algebra (3) OR equivalent as indicated by assessment OR approved math courses which are required in a specific AAS program OR

satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course Humanities and Fine Arts AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice Social and Behavioral Sciences Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences area (AJS200 or AJS258 or AJS270 recommended) Natural Sciences Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area

3-5

Administration of Justice

Law and order is not exactly what it looks like on TV. Its often less glamorous, yet, it can be more exciting, ch professionals.

The Administration of Justice program at MCC offers you a comprehensive approach to the study of the theor and professional fields in the United States.

In the tradition of community colleges, the Administration of Justice program places a strong emphasis on the preparation at the university level. Were committed to assisting students through the critical examination of cr
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Example Titles
Police Officer FBI Special Agent Corrections Officer Private Investigator Animal Control Officer Border Patrol Agent

Types of Employers
Municipalities Private Organizations United States Federal Employment

Career Profile

The public safety sector comprises institutions and establishments responsible for the administration of justice, public order, and safet Phoenix employs over 20,000 people in public safety in both the public and private sectors. The regions fast population growth will re Justice professionals often: Protect lives and property Pursue and apprehend individuals who break the law Wear a uniform Work 40 hour weeks, but overtime is common

Available Associate Degrees and Certificates

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