Associate of Science - Administration of Justice - Transfer

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) is geared toward students who want to transfer into an upper-division baccalaureate program at a California State University (CSU), it involves the study of the functions and roles of the police, courts and corrections. This degree of study provides students the opportunity to acquire skills in research, information gathering, observation, analytical and critical thinking, and written and verbal communication. This major will prepare students for an entry-level position as a police officer, police assistant, community service officer, or a police reserve officer. It may lead to career in law enforcement, private security, corrections, forensics and related areas.

Upon completion of the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice (AS-T), students will have a strong academic foundation in the field and be prepared for upper-division baccalaureate study. Completion of the degree indicates that the student will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into an Administration of Justice program for many campuses in the California State University system.