Administration of Justice for Transfer
Associate in Science Degree Administration of Justice · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 * | |
| orBUS 204 | Business Statistics | |
| orPSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science | |
| orPSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | |
| orSOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| orSTAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support) | |
| orSTAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics (Honors) | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology (Honors) | |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology * | |
| orSOCI 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:
- 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.
- 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.