About the course

The Administration of Justice program prepares students for entry-level positions in criminal justice and for transfer to the California State Universities. There are three components in administration of justice – law enforcement, the court system, and corrections. Law enforcement is the gateway function and includes police, sheriffs, and federal law enforcement agencies. The court system is responsible for adjudicating crimes as presented by the prosecutor. The court-room work group includes the judge, the attorneys, bailiffs, court clerks and court reporters. Corrections which comprise incarceration and community-based corrections, include custody officers, probation and parole officers, program counselors, and other rehabilitative services. The Certificate of Achievement in Administration of Justice includes the core curriculum of the Associate of Science Degree and may be completed by a full-time student in two semesters. The Administration of Justice department at LMC is redesigning its curriculum to address the current and future needs of the criminal justice and administration of justice systems. The industry is much more cognizant about offering a culturally-sensitive and socially conscious curriculum, along with excellent communication skills to address industry needs. With this in mind, the need for a holistic/interdisciplinary approach to criminal justice curriculum was stated by our Advisory Board members, who represent organizations that desire to train and employ socially conscience administration of justice professionals. To address the different levels and types of skills required, and to provide students with areas of specializations, a degree and several certificate options are being developed. Most federal law enforcement positions, and local and federal parole and probation officer positions, and many positions in the courts require a bachelor’s degree and even graduate degrees (the judiciary, attorneys). Our AS-T program allows our students ease of transfer to the California State University Criminal Justice Baccalaureate programs. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2025	Pittsburg
Fall (August), 2025	Pittsburg

　　

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