AOJ 110 — Introduction to Administration of Justice
This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principals and approaches. Although justice structure and process is examined in a cross cultural context, emphasis is placed on the US justice system, particularly the structure and function of US police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, and sentencing and incarceration policies. (C-ID AJ 110) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)
Part of
- Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T)
- Administration of Justice Geospatial Literacy Certificate of Proficiency
- Corrections Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
- ESL Milestone - Pathway to Transfer: Social and Behavioral Sciences Certificate of Achievement
- Forensic Technology Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
- General Studies AA - Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Law Enforcement Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
- Security Management Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
- University Studies - Social and Behavioral Sciences (AA)