Administration of Justice Studies

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This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a university. Because the programs at the university level are so unique to this major, students should work closely with an Academic Advisor regarding the requirements at a specific four-year institution.

Program Purpose

Graduates will demonstrate (1) basic knowledge in administration of justice studies that will prepare them to transfer to the university and (2) competency in communication, critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and technological applications.

Learning Outcomes

• Brief and explain landmark cases using constitutional precedence; identify the tenets of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights; and apply the elements of criminal statutes to factual situations.
• Deliver well written essays that explain how the three components of the criminal justice system work together; conduct an oral presentation on ethics and the law, the police, and the courts; and complete oral exams.
• Construct sound arguments regarding crime-related issues; demonstrate critical thinking and analytical abilities by applying appropriate case laws; and quantify methods of treatment for the incarcerated.
• Use criminological theories (e.g. classical criminology, sociological criminology, and psychological criminology) to explain current events; explain the inner workings of the criminal justice system and its agencies; explain why the criminal justice system is considered to be a non-system; and discuss the different purposes of criminal law.

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Additional Information

Check the Administration of Justice and Homeland Security program page for additional information about this degree.