# Administration of Justice for Transfer (Associate in Science Degree)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Administration of Justice

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/administration/

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.

Following 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.

##### Graduation Requirements

-   Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
-   Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
-   Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
-   Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
-   Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon 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.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core (6 units):** | |  |
| ADM 100 | Introduction to the Administration of Justice * | 3 |
| ADM 200 | Concepts of Criminal Law * | 3 |
| **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.)** | | 6 |
| ADM 210 | Criminal Procedures |  |
| ADM 220 | Criminal Evidence |  |
| ADM 230 | Policing in a Diverse and Multicultural Society |  |
| ADM 270 | Crime and Delinquency |  |
| ADM 280 | Criminal Investigation |  |
| **List B: Select two courses.** | | 6-8 |
| **Any course not selected in List A.** | |  |
| ADM 107 | Introduction to Computer/Digital Forensics |  |
| ADM 240 | Written and Oral Communication in the Administration of Justice |  |
| ADM 250 | Police Field Operations |  |
| ADM 260 | Organized Crime, Gangs, and Terrorism |  |
| BTEC 180 | Biostatistics * |  |
| or BUS 204 | Business Statistics |  |
| or PSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science |  |
| or PSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) |  |
| or SOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology |  |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support) |  |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics (Honors) |  |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * |  |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology (Honors) |  |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology * |  |
| or SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors |  |
| **Total Units** | | **18-20** |

*. 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.

**NOTES**:

1.  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. 
2.  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.