Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement
14 courses · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027
ADJU 1 The Administration of Justice System
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AJ 110
History and philosophy of the justice system, subsystems, roles, relationships and theories of crime causation and correction.
ADJU 2 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AJ 122
Due process in criminal proceedings from pre-arrest through trial and appeal using statutory law and legal precedent.
ADJU 3 Concepts of Criminal Law
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 45, Lab: 27
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AJ 120
Classification of crime, elements of crimes, common and statutory law, and evidence as observed through the study of case law decisions by state and federal courts.
ADJU 4 Legal Aspects of Evidence
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AJ 124
Criminal evidence, including admissibility, witness competency, privileged communication, hearsay, and collection and preservation of evidence.
ADJU 5 Community Relations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AJ 160
Examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population.
ADJU 6 Police Patrol Tactics and Strategy
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
Foundation issues of police tactics, operations, and the complex role of the uniform police officer in the community. The history and development of approaches, decision-making processes, and officer conduct evaluation.
ADJU 9 Introduction to Homeland Security
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU
Public management policies and issues relevant to the security of the United States. Roles and responsibilities of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Emphasis on the role of first responders to threats and events through theories, concepts, and case studies.
ADJU 10 Introduction to Correctional Sciences
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AJ 200
The philosophy behind past and present practices used in the criminal justice and correctional processes. Includes the analysis of punishment and alternatives including their impact in corrections within the criminal justice system. The examination of the types of clients within correctional institutions and various contemporary correctional issues.
ADJU 20 Principles of Investigation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 45, Lab: 27
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AJ 140
Investigation, 4th Amendment issues including crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence, modus operandi, suspect profiling scientific aids, sources of information, use of informants, interviews and interrogation, follow up, and case preparation.
ADJU 38 Narcotics Investigation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
Investigation and arrest techniques for drug enforcement. Drug effects, use of informants, constitutional issues, and handling of evidence.
ADJU 50 Introduction to Forensics for Criminal Justice
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 45, Lab: 27
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AJ 150
Collecting, preserving, and analyzing physical evidence. Focuses on the reliability of physical evidence for the purpose of establishing facts and proof.
ADJU 59 Gangs and Corrections
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU
Contemporary street and prison gang issues, including historical and current perspectives, gang dynamics, identification of characteristics, and cultural differences of gang philosophy. Includes law enforcement and correction's role in intervention and suppression.
ADJU 68 Administration of Justice Report Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 45, Lab: 27
- Prerequisite
- Eligibility for (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A
Techniques for proper documentation of crime reports and related law enforcement records. Use of simulations and role-playing.
ADJU 90 Work Experience in Administration of Justice
- Units
- 1-4
- Prerequisite
- Instructor approval and Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog.
Provides actual on-the-job experience at an approved work site which is related to classroom instruction in Administration of Justice. A minimum of 54 clock hours per semester is required for each one unit of credit. If this is a volunteer program on or off campus, a minimum number hours per month will be required as part of the 54 hour total. Students who repeat this course will have an opportunity to create a performance contract with a supervisor and the end of the course which will detail specific learning objectives to achieve during the next phase.