{ "college": "miracosta-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Administration of Justice", "id": "administration--administration-of-justice-for-transfer-associate-in-science-degree", "name": "Administration of Justice for Transfer", "award": "Associate in Science Degree", "department": "administration", "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/administration/", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a criminal justice/criminology degree, an emphasis or option within a criminal justice/criminology degree, or a degree considered similar to criminal justice/criminology at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.\n\nFollowing transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor's degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a criminal justice major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.\n\n##### Graduation Requirements\n\n- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.\n- Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or \"P\" or better.\n- Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.\n- Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.\n- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.\n\n##### Program Student Learning Outcome\n\nUpon completion of this program, the student will be prepared for further academic study and transfer to a CSU baccalaureate degree program and/or employment in entry-level positions in the criminal justice system." }, { "kind": "courselist", "title": "Course Requirements", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Required Core (6 units):" }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADM 100", "title": "Introduction to the Administration of Justice *", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADM 200", "title": "Concepts of Criminal Law *", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "List A: 6 Units. Select two courses. (It is recommended you select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at your intended transfer university.)", "units": "6" }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADM 210", "title": "Criminal Procedures", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADM 220", "title": "Criminal Evidence", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADM 230", "title": "Policing in a Diverse and Multicultural Society", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADM 270", "title": "Crime and Delinquency", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADM 280", "title": "Criminal Investigation", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "List B: Select two courses.", "units": "6-8" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Any course not selected in List A." }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADM 107", "title": "Introduction to Computer/Digital Forensics", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADM 240", "title": "Written and Oral Communication in the Administration of Justice", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADM 250", "title": "Police Field Operations", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ADM 260", "title": "Organized Crime, Gangs, and Terrorism", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "BTEC 180", "title": "Biostatistics *", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "BUS 204", "title": "Business Statistics", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "PSYC 104", "title": "Statistics for Behavioral Science", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "PSYC 104H", "title": "Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors)", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "SOCI 125", "title": "Introduction to Statistics in Sociology", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "STAT C1000", "title": "Introduction to Statistics", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "STAT C1000E", "title": "Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support)", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "STAT C1000H", "title": "Introduction to Statistics (Honors)", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "PSYC C1000", "title": "Introduction to Psychology *", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PSYC C1000H", "title": "Introduction to Psychology (Honors)", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "course", "code": "SOCI C1000", "title": "Introduction to Sociology *", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "SOCI C1000H", "title": "Introduction to Sociology - Honors", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "total", "text": "Total Units", "units": "18-20" } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "*. Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC general education (GE) pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a GE requirement. Note: All of the statistics and honors courses listed are also GE courses.\n\n**NOTES**:\n\n1. This is not an approved pathway for transfer to CSUSM. Please consult a counselor for more information on this major at CSUSM or refer to the articulation agreement at ASSIST.ORG. \n2. Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer." } ] }