{
  "college": "mt-san-antonio-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Administration of Justice",
  "id": "administration-of-justice--administration-of-justice-certificate",
  "name": "Administration of Justice",
  "award": "Certificate",
  "department": "administration-of-justice",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/administration-justice/administration-of-justice-certificate/",
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      "markdown": "**Technology and Health Division  \nPublic Safety Department**  \nThe Certificate in Administration of Justice program is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment following graduation.  \nThe courses emphasize the modern role of law enforcement and corrections within the criminal justice systems. Written and oral communication skills are a consistent focus. Entry-level employment opportunities available after completion of this program may include law enforcement as peace officers, corrections officers, custodial officers, non-sworn security and investigations, other non-sworn positions in law enforcement, and public service.\n\n#### Required Courses"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 1",
          "title": "The Administration of Justice System",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 2",
          "title": "Principles and Procedures of the Justice System",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 3",
          "title": "Concepts of Criminal Law",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 4",
          "title": "Legal Aspects of Evidence",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 5",
          "title": "Community Relations",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 68",
          "title": "Administration of Justice Report Writing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose four courses from the following:",
          "units": "12"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 6",
          "title": "Police Patrol Tactics and Strategy",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 9",
          "title": "Introduction to Homeland Security",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 10",
          "title": "Introduction to Correctional Sciences",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 20",
          "title": "Principles of Investigation",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 38",
          "title": "Narcotics Investigation",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 50",
          "title": "Introduction to Forensics for Criminal Justice",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ADJU 59",
          "title": "Gangs and Corrections",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "30"
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      "markdown": "### Outcomes\n\n##### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:_\n\n-   Demonstrate the principals involved in documenting the investigation of criminal activity.\n-   Identify and apply legal precedents in field work.\n-   Demonstrate familiarity with the social factors related to police interaction with communities.\n-   Demonstrate understanding of how criminal codes are used and how statutory law is practically applied.\n-   Demonstrate the ability to use technology and other resources to research social and legal aspects of the criminal justice system.\n-   Demonstrate the ability to present information in diverse circumstances, with various cultures and communities, involving public and media issues.\n-   Understand professional skills related to court testimony, interview, interrogation, and law enforcement nomenclature.\n\nReview Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program."
    }
  ]
}