Administration of Justice
Associate in Arts Administration of Justice · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Administration of Justice program prepares students to serve in law, law enforcement, probation, corrections and other justice-related careers by providing in-depth knowledge of criminal law, evidence, procedure, investigations and forensics. It also develops students' interpersonal and written communication skills and explores social and cultural sensitivity, ethical awareness, and fundamentals of leadership. The program has been authorized by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) to offer certain technical and specialized courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Evaluate and analyze administration of justice issues and topics using knowledge of the institutions and processes of the justice system.
- Understand the interdisciplinary nature of the justice system and the varying perspectives of the liberal arts and sciences as related to law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ADMJ 42 | Leadership and Integrity (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 50 | Introduction to the Administration of Justice (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 60 | Criminal Law (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 61 | Evidence (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 63 | Criminal Investigation (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 70 | Community Relations (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 40 | Juvenile Procedures (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 41 | Legal Persuasion and Argument (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 54 | Investigative Reporting (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 55 | Introduction to Correctional Science (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 74 | Gangs and Drugs (Active) | 2 |
| ADMJ 80 | Criminal Court Process (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 89 | Family Violence (Active) | 3 |
| ADMJ 85 | Introduction to Forensics (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Law & Public Safety
Program Control Number: 01091
TOP Code: 210500 - Administration of Justice
CIP Code: 43.0103 - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration