Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement, AS

Local Civil service regulations govern the appointment of police officers in most cities and counties. Eligibility for appointment depends upon performance in competitive examinations as well as educational preparation and experience. Students at Irvine Valley College may earn the Associate in Science degree or Certificate of Achievement in either law enforcement or supervision.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Identify career opportunities within the three components of the criminal justice system.
Identify the skills and abilities required to be an effective member the criminal justice profession.
Describe the importance of ethical decision-making within the criminal justice system.

Complete the following courses:

AJ 2 INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units
AJ 4 CRIMINAL LAW I 3 Units
AJ 5 POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS 3 Units
AJ 3 INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE 3 Units
AJ 105 INTRODUCTION TO INVESTIGATION 3 Units

Complete a minimum of 12 units from the following courses:

AJ 8 JUVENILE LAW AND PROCEDURES 3 Units
AJ 13 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM 3 Units
AJ 19 INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS 3 Units
AJ 61 ORGANIZED CRIME AND CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE IN AMERICA 3 Units
AJ 6 CRIMINAL PROCEDURES 3 Units
AJ 106 POLICE FIELD OPERATIONS 3 Units
AJ 7 CRIMINAL LAW II 3 Units
AJ 111 LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION 3 Units
AJ 112 POLICE SUPERVISION 3 Units
AJ 250 P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED-ARREST, SEARCH, SEIZURE, AND FIREARMS 3 Units
AJ 168A COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 1 Unit
OR
AJ 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 2 Units
OR
AJ 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units
OR
AJ 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 4 Units

Total Units Required: 27-29

To earn the associate degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree graduation requirements.

To transfer:

Courses required for the associate degree major at IVC may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals. View more information about transferring at Transfer to a Four-Year Institution .

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

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