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Administration of Justice and Homeland Security
Program Description
The Administration of Justice Studies and Homeland Security Department at Arizona Western College offers programs that will produce graduates who will be successful in the study and field of criminal justice, cyber criminology, or homeland security and to educate students as to the dangers facing the United States and organizations that protect us from the danger.
Graduates of the Administration of Justice Studies programs or certificates will learn a wide range of skills and gain industry-specific experience in:
- The theory of the criminal justice system.
- Analyzing and solving a variety of complex problems in the criminal justice environment.
- Technical knowledge and skills relevant to the field of criminal justice.
- Identifying current trends in the area of criminal justice.
- Identifying and assessing potential terror, accident, and disaster threats to the American homeland.
- Identifying and utilizing information sources for critical issues in homeland security and defense.
- Disseminating information through multiple agencies to forecast the risks, types, and orders of magnitude of terrorist threats most likely to confront the nation/state.
Interested in joining the American Criminal Justice Association - Lambda Alpha Epsilon (Yuma Chapter)? Learn more.
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is learning individuals gain outside of traditional educational classrooms. Individuals may obtain learning in a variety of non-traditional settings such as workshops in the workplace, training through the military or law enforcement, professional certifications, or national examinations. The best part is that many non-traditional learning experiences may be equivalent to college-level credit!
Learn more about Federal, State, and Public Safety Agencies (PLA) Prior Learning Assessment below:
Programs Awarding PLA Assessment for Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agencies
Students who present any of the following credentials to the Transfer Services Department, in person or via email to transfer.services@azwestern.edu , will be granted the appropriate coursework once they have met the AWC six credit hour requirement.
| Program/Certification | Certifications | Courses Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Customs and Border Protection Homeland Security/Border Patrol | ♦ | HLS 109, HLS 205, AJS 220, HLS 230, HLS 260, and HLS 101 |
| Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) | ♦ | AJS 101, AJS 212, AJS 240, AJS 241, AJS 242, AJS 245 |
| Arizona Peace Officers Arizona Standard and Training (AZPOST) | ♦ | AJS 101, AJS 109, AJS 210, AJS 230, AJS 270, & AJS 275 |
Learn more about the process in the Federal, State, and Public Safety Agencies (PLA) Prior Learning Assessment below.
Federal, State, and Public Safety Agencies (PLA) Prior Learning Assessment
Individuals who have completed the Customs and Border Protection Homeland Security training program are eligible for 18 credit hours. To receive the 18 credits, the student must submit his or her credentials to the Transfer Services Department, in person, or via email to transfer.services@azwestern.edu. Students will be granted the appropriate coursework once they have met the AWC six-credit-hour requirement. For more information on the PLA process and a list of certifications AWC grants credit.
Complete the following steps:
1. Admission (928) 344-7550 Follow the steps for admission to AWC
This step will also allow you to set up your accounts in order to access college services, such as online registration, online courses, and Financial Aid status.
2. Academic Advising
Terry Williams
Terry.Williams@azwestern.edu
(928) 344-7664
Anita Salisbury
Anita.Salisbury@azwestern.edu
(928) 317-6253
Yurinia Yeomans
Yurinia.Yeomans@azwestern.edu
(928) 344-7648
3. CBP Transcripts CBP.Services@azwestern.edu
Please use the link below to request your Border Patrol Academy Basic Training transcripts.
AWC Attn: CBP Services
P.O. Box 929
Yuma, AZ 85366
CBP.Services@azwestern.edu
4. Registration - Register for six AWC Credit Hours (minimum) (928) 344-7550
5. Payments (928) 344-7700 Make A Payment
6. Textbooks (928) 344-7583 AWC Barnes & Noble Bookstore @AWC 3C Building
7. Transferring credits to AWC. Go to: https://studentclearinghouse.org
Arizona Western College
Transfer Services Office
PO Box 929
Yuma, AZ 85366-0929
State, and Public Safety Agencies (PLA) Prior Learning Assessment
Individuals who have completed the Law Enforcement and Correctional Officer academy training program are eligible for 18 credit hours. To receive the 18 credits, the student must submit his or her credentials to the Transfer Services Department, in person, or via email to transfer.services@azwestern.edu. Students will be granted the appropriate coursework once they have met the AWC six-credit-hour requirement. For more information on the PLA process and a list of certifications AWC grants credit.
Complete the following steps:
1. Admission (928) 344-7550 Follow the steps for admission to AWC
This step will also allow you to set up your accounts in order to access college services, such as online registration, online courses, and Financial Aid status.
2. Academic Advising
Terry Williams
Terry.williams@azwestern.edu
928- 344-7664
Anita Salisbury
Anita.salisbury@azwestern.edu
928- 317-6253
Yurinia Yoemans
Yurinia.Yoemans@azwestern.edu
928- 344-7648
3. AWC Attn: Daniel Fitts send PLA Documents via email to: Daniel.Fitts@azwestern.edu
4. Registration - Register for six AWC Credit Hours (minimum) (928) 344-7550
5. Payments (928) 344-7700 Make A Payment
6. Textbooks (928) 344-7583 AWC Barnes & Noble Bookstore @AWC 3C Building
7. Transferring credits to AWC. Go to: https://studentclearinghouse.org
Arizona Western College
Transfer Services Office
PO Box 929
Yuma, AZ 85366-0929
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Schedule NowDegree(s) / Certificates(s)
| Title | Local Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Administration of Justice Studies - A.A. Transfer Degree | |
| Customs and Border Protections Homeland Security - A.A. Transfer Degree | - |
| Cyber Criminology - A.A. Transfer Degree | - |
This icon indicates a degree that can lead to a locally obtained Bachelor’s Degree.
Career Outlook
Successful completion of the Admnistration of Justice Studies program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations and annual median wages. Some of the careers listed below may require additonal education.
| Police Officer Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws & regulations |
$58,960 |
| Detective Uniformed or plainclothes investigators who gather facts and collect evidence for criminal cases. They conduct interviews, examine records, observe the activities of suspects, and participate in raids and arrests. |
$75,700 |
| Baliff Maintain order during courtroom proceedings. Judges depend on bailiffs to ensure that the public, jury, legal teams, witnesses and defendants proceed through trials and other court proceedings with the required decorum. |
$43,540 |
| Game Warden Enforce state fish and wildlife laws. |
$56,410 |
| Probation Officer Help offenders fulfill their probation by employing various monitoring techniques and arranging additional services as may be required. They act as an intermediary between judges and offenders, track probationers' progress and make recommendations. |
$51,410 |
| Correctional Officer (ADC/CDOC) Oversee inmates to ensure they are safe, secure, and supervised. They do so by enforcing outlined rules and regulations. This might include inspecting cells, writing incident reports, and restraining inmates. |
$35,074-$80,074 |
| Correctional Case Manager Provide a critical connection between the prison system and social services. They work in an advisory capacity with convicted criminals to help rehabilitate and reintroduce them to the community. |
$51,410 |
| Case Manager They work in an advisory capacity with convicted criminals to help rehabilitate and reintroduce them to the community. |
$44,628 |
| Juvenile Correctional Officer (ADC) Providing safety and security to incarcerated juveniles. |
$42,339 |
| Investigator Responsible for solving crimes, preventing future criminal activities, and identifying and detaining suspects. |
$51,268 |
| Judge Judges rule on questions of law, act as a referee between the litigating parties, and render decisions in legal disputes. |
$75,256-$150,452 |
| FBI Agent To protect U.S. citizens by investigating federal crimes. |
$73,122 |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Special Agent) Protects the United States from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety. |
$78,339 |
| Sheriff Deputy Perform patrols of their assigned sectors, educate the public on crime prevention, arrest offenders, operate the county jail, prepare court documents, testify in court, and maintain safety and security in their assigned county overall. |
$68,318 |
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Contact Information
Faculty/Staff Contact(s)
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Williams | Professor of Administration of Justice & Homeland Security | (928) 344-7664 | Terry.Williams@azwestern.edu |
| Anita Salisbury | Professor of Administration of Justice and Homeland Security | (928) 317-6253 | Anita.Salisbury@azwestern.edu |
| Yurinia Yeomans | Professor of Administration of Justice and Homeland Security | (928) 344-7648 | Yurinia.Yeomans@azwestern.edu |
| Guadalupe Fuentes | Administrative Assistant IV | (928) 317-6452 | Lupe.Fuentes@azwestern.edu |