Administration of Justice: Supervision, AS

Local civil service regulations govern the appointment of police officers in practically all large and many small cities. Eligibility for appointment depends upon performance in competitive examinations as well as education 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 the skills and abilities required to be an effective law enforcement supervisor.
Describe the importance of ethical decision-making while in a supervisory and/or leadership role.

Complete the following core courses:

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
PSYC 1 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units
OR
PSYC 1H INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY HONORS 3 Units

Complete a minimum of 12 units from the following courses:

AJ 6 CRIMINAL PROCEDURES 3 Units
AJ 7 CRIMINAL LAW II 3 Units
AJ 8 JUVENILE LAW AND PROCEDURES 3 Units
AJ 61 ORGANIZED CRIME AND CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE IN AMERICA 3 Units
AJ 111 LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION 3 Units
AJ 112 POLICE SUPERVISION 3 Units
AJ 150 REPORT WRITING FOR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 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

Recommended Electives:

AJ 2 INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units
ANTH 2 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 Units
or
ANTH 2H CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY HONORS 3 Units
SOC 1 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 Units
or
SOC 1H INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY HONORS 3 Units

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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