Areas of study
- Administration of Justice
- American Sign Language
- Anthropology
- Education
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
The Administration of Justice program is designed for those
students who are employed or desire employment in the field of
law enforcement or security services, either in public or private
agencies, and for those who plan to enter the field of corrections.
The Associate in Arts degree with a major in Administration
of Justice will be awarded to students who complete the
program listed below and meet the College’s other graduation
requirements. Students are advised to consult their counselors
regarding specific requirements and courses needed for the
degree.
Associate in Arts
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program,
students should be able to:
1) Analyze the interrelationships between the courts, law
enforcement, and corrections.
2) Demonstrate the sequence of events necessary in
determining admissibility or suppression of evidence.
3) Analyze basic legal definitions of criminal justice law.
4) Compare and contrast information obtained to maintain a
balanced perception of law enforcement.
In order to earn the degree of Associate in Arts in
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, the student must:
1) complete a minimum of 30 units of GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS listed in Plan A
2) complete all REQUIRED COURSES listed below, earning
a “C” or better in each course
3) complete a balance of degree-applicable electives, which
may include additional courses chosen from
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES listed below, to total
60 units with a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average.
Note: Up to 6 units may be double-counted for completion
of both the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(Plan A) and completion of the REQUIRED COURSES.
Required Courses: Units
ADM JUS 1* Introduction to Administration of Justice......... 3
ADM JUS 2* Concepts of Criminal Law .............................. 3
ADM JUS 3 Legal Aspects of Evidence.............................. 3
ADM JUS 4 Principles and Procedures
of the Justice System .................................... 3
ADM JUS 5 Criminal Investigation ..................................... 3
ADM JUS 6 Patrol Procedures .......................................... 3
ADM JUS 14 Report Writing for Peace Officers ................... 3
ADM JUS 67 Community Relations I ................................... 3
ADM JUS 185* Administration of Justice -- Directed Study..... 1
TOTAL UNITS............................................... 25
*Note: ADM JUS 248, Law Enforcement Academy (5) may
be substituted for ADM JUS 1, 2 and 185.
Recommended Electives: Units
ADM JUS 8 Juvenile Procedures....................................... 3
ADM JUS 16 Recruitment Selection Process ...................... 3
ADM JUS 62 Fingerprint Classification ................................ 3
ADM JUS 63 Introduction to Criminology ............................ 3
ADM JUS 73 Law & Minority Groups................................... 3
ADM JUS 75 Introduction to Corrections ............................ 3
ADM JUS 83 Introduction to Security................................... 3
ADM JUS 285 Administration of Justice -- Directed Study..... 1
MATH 227 Statistics......................................................... 4
MATH 235 Finite Mathematics.......................................... 5
Recommended Electives: Units
PHILOS 7 Inductive Logic............................................... 3
OR
PHILOS 8 Deductive Logic.............................................. 3
POL SCI 1 The Government of the
United States.................................................. 3
PSYCH 1 General Psychology I...................................... 3
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology................................ 3
SPAN 14 Spanish for Public Service Personnel.............. 3
Certificate of Achievement
ADMINISTRATION of JUSTICE
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program,
students should be able to:
1) Analyze and compare the most frequently used
investigative techniques, tactics and processes.
2) Identify the crime problems, philosophy and history of
enforcing laws, and theories of crime and deliquency.
3) Evaluate, select and explain which investigative procedure
would be the most appropriate to employ for a particular
crime and/or scene, as described.
4) Write investigative report using the data you are provided
from a criminal occurrence.
Students are required to complete each listed course with a
grade of “C” or better.
Required Courses: Units
ADM JUS 1 Introduction to Administration of Justice......... 3
ADM JUS 2 Concepts of Criminal Law............................... 3
ADM JUS 3 Legal Aspects of Evidence.............................. 3
ADM JUS 4 Principles and Procedures of the......................
Justice System............................................... 3
ADM JUS 5 Criminal Investigation...................................... 3
ADM JUS 6 Patrol Procedures........................................... 3
ADM JUS 14 Report Writing for Peace Officers.................... 3
ADM JUS 67 Community Relations I.................................... 3
ADM JUS 185 Directed Study Administration of Justice......... 1
TOTAL UNITS .............................................. 25
Skill Certificate
Fingerprinting
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program,
students should be able to:
1) Compare and contrast the differences in various fingerprint
characteristics.
2) Analyze and describe different fingerprint patterns and how
they affect fingerprint classification.
3) Proficiently acquire several clear and accurate sets of
fingerprints; compare and classify them according to their
patterns.
Students are required to complete each listed course with a
grade of “C” or better.
Required Courses: Units
ADM JUS 1 Introduction to Administration of Justice......... 3
ADM JUS 3 Legal Aspects of Evidence.............................. 3
ADM JUS 62 Fingerprint Classification ................................ 3
TOTAL UNITS................................................. 9
Major Transfer Recommendations
California State University, Los Angeles (Criminal Justice):
Recommended Courses
ADM JUS 1 Introduction to Administration of Justice......... 3
ADM JUS 2 Concepts of Criminal Law............................... 3
ENGLISH 103 Composition and Critical Thinking................... 3
Note: Major Transfer Recommendations are subject to
change by the university; additional classes may be required.
See a Counselor.
Anthropology
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of majority of
these courses, students should be able to:
1) Distinguish between deaf and hearing culture, compare
and contrast basic elements of deaf culture to hearing
culture and how American sign language is important to
the formation and cohesion of deaf culture.
2) Develop basic ASL conversational skills through
observation of natural language users to reinforce
skills learned during class. The student will be able to
demonstrate functional/notional discourse behavior
to convey appropriate expressive use of the language
including: conversational openers, greetings, identifying,
introductions; use of classifiers, Non-Manual Behaviors
(NMB) and character shifting.
1 American Sign Language I (4) UC:CSU
(Formerly Special Education 20)
IGETC AREA 6A
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 4 hours
This is an introductory course designed to develop basic
conversational skills using the manual alphabet and American Sign Language. It is planned to assist in communicating with deaf individuals and have a better understanding of Deaf Culture. This course develops basic vocabulary and grammar of American Sign Language. Its emphasis is placed on comprehension skills and vital aspects of the Deaf Culture and community.
Note: Corresponds to the first two years of high school
study.
2 American Sign Language II (4) UC:CSU
(Formerly Special Education 25)
IGETC AREA 6A
Prerequisite: American Sign Language I
Recommended: English 21
Lecture:4 hours
This is an intermediate course designed to develop conversational skills using the manual alphabet and American Sign Language.
It is planned to assist in communicating with deaf individuals
and have a better understanding of Deaf Culture. This course
continues to develop vocabulary and grammar of American Sign Language. Its emphasis is placed on comprehension skills and vital aspects of the Deaf Culture and community.
3 Advanced American Sign Language III
(4) UC:CSU
(Formerly Special Education 31)
IGETC AREA 6A
Prerequisite: American Sign Language 2
Lecture: 4 hours
This course provides in-depth training in receptive and expressive sign language skills with emphasis upon fluency, precision, and vocabulary building.
101 Human Biological Evolution
(3) UC:CSU
(Formerly Anthropology 1)
IGETC AREA 5B
CSU-GE Area B2
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours
This course is an introduction to the field of biological
anthropology. Topics covered include genetic inheritance, the
mechanisms of evolution, the biology and behavior of living
primates, the history of human evolution as seen in the fossil
record, and modern human biological variation.
102 Human Ways of Life: Cultural
Anthropology (3) UC:CSU
(Formerly Anthropology 2)
IGETC AREA 4A
CSU-GE Area D1
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours
This course is an introduction to the field of sociocultural
anthropology and examines the diversity of human life around
the world. Topics covered include the “culture” concept and
ethnography; language, family, gender, and religion; social
stratification and inequality; economic and political systems;
cultural change and contemporary globalization.
133 Peoples and Cultures of Africa
(3) UC:CSU
(Formerly Anthropology 10)
IGETC AREA 4A
CSU-GE Area D1
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3 hours
This course is an ethnographic survey of the peoples and cultures of the African continent. It will examine classic anthropological topics such as gender, religion, economic and political systems. In addition, the course will focus on pre-colonial African societies, the causes and consequences of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, European colonialism, and post-colonial development efforts. Central contemporary issues such as globalization, urbanization, conflict, and health will be examined.
Skill Certificate
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Competencies acquired in the courses leading to this Certificate Program meet the demands created by Welfare to Work, School to-Career and Tech Prep Programs. These accomplishments empower students for entry-level employment.
Students are required to complete each listed course with a
grade of “C” or better.
Required Courses: Units
EDUC 1 Introduction to Teaching................................. 3
EDUC 10 Principles of Teaching Assisting ..................... 3
CH DEV 1 Child Growth and Development ..................... 3
ENGLISH 28 Intermediate Reading and
Composition I ................................................ 3
MATH 115 Elementary Algebra........................................ 5
TOTAL UNITS.............................................. 17
Associate in Arts
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
1) Compare, contrast and analyze past events to interpolate
the impact of these events on the present political, cultural,
legal, economic and social precedents.
2) Write a comprehensive essay on the importance of
the history of a particular facet to the embedded
understanding of today’s problems.
In order to earn the degree of Associate in Arts in HISTORY, the
student must:
1) complete a minimum of 30 units of GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS listed in Plan A
2) complete 18 units of chosen from CORE COURSES
listed below, earning a grade of “C” or better in each
course
3) complete a balance of degree-applicable electives,
which may include additional courses chosen from
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES listed below, to total 60
units with a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average.
Note: Up to 6 units may be double-counted for completion
of both the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(Plan A) and completion of the REQUIRED COURSES.
Required Courses: Units
HISTORY 1 Introduction to Western
Civilization I.................................................... 3
HISTORY 2 Introduction to Western
Civilization II ................................................... 3
HISTORY 5 History of the Americas I................................ 3
HISTORY 11 Political and Social History of the
United States I ............................................... 3
OR
HISTORY 41 The African-American in the History
of the United States I ..................................... 3
OR
HISTORY 43 The Mexican-American in the History
of the United States I ..................................... 3
HISTORY 12 Political and Social History of the
United States II .............................................. 3
OR
HISTORY 42 The African-American in the History
of the United States II .................................... 3
HISTORY 52 The Role of Women in the
History of the United States ........................... 3
TOTAL UNITS.............................................. 18
Recommended Electives Units
ANTHRO 101 Human Biological Evolution ....................... 3
ANTHRO 102 Human Ways of Life: Cultural Anthropology .3
ECON 1 Principles of Economics I.................................. 3
ECON 2 Principles of Economics II ................................ 3
GEOG 2 Cultural Elements of Geography........................ 3
HUMAN 1 Cultural Patterns of Western Civilization .......... 3
POL SCI 1 The Government of the United States ............ .3
POL SCI 2 Modern World Governments........................... 3
POL SCI 7 Contemporary World Affairs .......................... 3
POL SCI 9 Governments and Politics in Africa................. 3
Major Transfer Recommendations
California State University, Northridge
(Pan-African Studies)
Recommended Courses: Units
HISTORY 41 The African-American in the History
of the United States I ..................................... 3
OR
HISTORY 42 The African-American in the History
of the United States II .................................... 3
SOC 11 Ethnic & Racial Minorities in the
United States................................................ 3
Note: Major transfer recommendations are subject
to change by the university; additional classes may be
required. See a Counselor.
Associate in Arts
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
1) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of political institutions and processes of American government.
2) Prepare a research paper that analyzes the impact of
important political events on the prevailing political culture
of a country.
In order to earn the degree of Associate in Arts in POLITICAL
SCIENCE, the student must:
1) complete a minimum of 30 units of GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS listed in Plan A
2) complete all REQUIRED COURSES listed below, earning a grade of “C” or better in each course
3) complete a balance of degree-applicable electives,
which may include additional courses chosen from
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES listed below, to total 60
units with a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average.
Note: Up to 6 units may be double-counted for completion
of both the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(Plan A) and completion of the REQUIRED COURSES.
Required Courses: Units
HISTORY 1 Introduction to Western Civilization I............... 3
HISTORY 2 Introduction to Western Civilization II.............. 3
POL SCI 1 The Government of the United States ............ 3
POL SCI 2 Modern World Governments.......................... 3
POL SCI 7 Contemporary World Affairs ........................... 3
POL SCI 9 Governments and Politics in Africa ................ 3
TOTAL UNITS.............................................. 18
Recommended Electives Units
HISTORY 5 History of the Americas I............................... 3
HISTORY 11 Political and Social History of the
United States I .............................................................. 3
HISTORY 12 Political and Social History of the
United States II ............................................................. 3
HUMAN 1 Cultural Patterns of Western
Civilization ..................................................... ...............3
POL SCI 20 Race and Ethnicity in Politics ...................... 3
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology ..................................... 3
SOC 2 American Social Problems .................................. 3
SPEECH 101 Oral Communication I ............................... 3
Major Transfer Recommendations
California State University, Los Angeles (School of Natural and Social Science: Political Science):
Recommended Courses: Units
ENGLISH 103 Composition and Critical Thinking.............. 3
POL SCI 1 The Government of the
United States ............................................................... 3
MATH 227 Statistics...................................................... 4
Note: Major Transfer Recommendations are subject to
change by the university; additional classes may be required.
See a Counselor
Associate in Science
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
1) Describe the goals of psychology as a science.
2) List, describe, and explain theoretical viewpoints in
psychology.
3) List and describe major research methods utilized in
psychology.
In order to earn the degree of Associate in Science in
PSYCHOLOGY, the student must:
1) complete a minimum of 30 units of GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS listed in Plan A
2) complete all REQUIRED COURSES listed below, earning a grade of “C” or better in each course
3) complete a balance of degree-applicable electives,
which may include additional courses chosen from
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES listed below, to total 60
units with a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average.
Note: Up to 6 units may be double-counted for completion
of both the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(Plan A) and completion of the REQUIRED COURSES.
Required Courses: Units
ANTHRO 102 Human Ways of Life:
Cultural Anthropology .................................... 3
BIOLOGY 3 Introduction to Biology.................................. 4
PSYCH 1 General Psychology I ..................................... 3
PSYCH 2 General Psychology II .................................... 3
PSYCH 3 Personality and Social Development .............. 3
OR
PSYCH 11 Child Psychology .......................................... 3
PSYCH 14 Abnormal Psychology ................................... 3
TOTAL UNITS.............................................. 19
Recommended Electives: Units
ANTHRO 101 Human Biological Evolution........................ 3
OR
CHEM 51 Fundamentals of Chemistry ........................... 5
MATH 227 Statistics..................................................... 4
PHILOS 8 Deductive Logic............................................. 3
POL SCI 1 The Government of the
United States ................................................ 3
PSYCH 41 Life-Span Psychology:
From Infancy to Old Age ................................ 3
Major Transfer Recommendations
California State University, Dominguez Hills (Psychology):
Recommended Courses:
MATH 227 Statistics...................................................... 4
PSYCH 1 General Psychology I ..................................... 3
Note: Major Transfer Recommendations are subject
to change by the university; additional classes may be
required. See a Counselor.
Certificate of Achievement
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
This program is designed to provide academic preparation
and field experience for individuals employed or preparing for
employment in public and private agencies that serve clients with alcohol and drug problems.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this
program, students should be able to:
1) Discuss, describe, and demonstrate the intake/initial
interviewing process in a clinical setting.
2) Discuss, describe, and demonstrate the treatment
planning process in a clinical setting.
Students are required to complete each listed course with a
grade of “C” or better.
Required Courses: Units
PSYCH 1 General Psychology I ..................................... 3
PSYCH 2 General Psychology II .................................... 3
PSYCH 37 Psychology of Co-Dependency and
Family Systems.............................................. 3
PSYCH 43 Principles of Group Dynamics I ...................... 3
PSYCH 63 Alcohol/Drug Studies:
Prevention and Education .............................. 3
PSYCH 64 Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Abuse......... 3
PSYCH 65 Chemical Dependency: Intervention,
Treatment and Recovery ................................ 3
PSYCH 67 Counseling Techniques for the
Chemically Addicted ...................................... 3
PSYCH 81 Field Work I.................................................. 3
PSYCH 82 Field Work II................................................. 3
One course from among the following:
PSYCH 14 Abnormal Psychology ................................... 3
OR
PSYCH 41 Life-Span Psychology:
From Infancy to Old Age ................................ 3
TOTAL UNITS............................................. 33
Skill Certificate
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SPECIALIST
This is a skill set certificate program in Chemical Dependency Counseling in Criminal Justice settings. The program prepares students to work in criminal justice facilities and assist with chemical dependency issues.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this
programs, students should be able to:
1) Discuss, describe, and demonstrate the intake/initial
interviewing process in a criminal justice setting.
2) Discuss, describe, and demonstrate the treatment
planning process in a criminal justice setting.
Students are required to complete each listed course with a
grade of “C” or better.
Required Courses: Units
ADM JUS 1 Introduction to Administration of Justice ........ 3
ADM JUS 75 Introduction to Corrections ......................... 3
PSYCH 64 Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Abuse.......... 3
PSYCH 65 Chemical Dependency: Intervention,
Treatment, and Recovery .............................................. 3
PSYCH 67 Counseling Techniques for
Chemically Addicted ..................................................... 3
TOTAL UNITS.............................................. 15
Skill Certificate
RECOVERY SPECIALIST
This is a skill set certificate program in Chemical Dependency Counseling. The program prepares students to work in chemical dependency counseling facilities to assist in the counseling process during the recovery stage.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this
program, students should be able to:
1) Discuss and describe the substance abuse recovery
process.
2) Discuss and describe the intake/initial interviewing process
in a clinical setting.
3) Discuss and describe the treatment planning process in a
clinical setting.
Students are required to complete each listed course with a
grade of “C” or better.
Required Courses: Units
PSYCH 1 General Psychology I ..................................... 3
PSYCH 63 Alcohol/Drug Studies: Prevention and
Education ...................................................... 3
PSYCH 64 Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Abuse......... 3
PSYCH 65 Chemical Dependency: Intervention,
Treatment, and Recovery ............................... 3
PSYCH 67 Counseling Techniques for
Chemically Addicted ...................................... 3
TOTAL UNITS.............................................. 15
Associate in Arts
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
1) Demonstrate an understanding of the major theoretical
perspectives in sociology in historical and socio-cultural
contexts
2) Give examples of the major properties of sociology
research.
In order to earn the degree of Associate in Arts in SOCIOLOGY, the student must:
1) complete a minimum of 30 units of GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS listed in Plan A
2) complete all REQUIRED COURSES listed below, earning a grade of “C” or better in each course
3) complete a balance of degree-applicable electives,
which may include additional courses chosen from
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES listed below, to total 60
units with a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average.
Note: Up to 6 units may be double-counted for completion
of both the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(Plan A) and completion of the REQUIRED COURSES.
Required Courses: Units
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology ............................... 3
SOC 2 American Social Problems ............................. 3
SOC 7 Juvenile Delinquency ..................................... 3
SOC 11 Ethnic & Racial Minorities in the
United States................................................. 3
SOC 12 Marriage and Family Life ................................ 3
SOC 19 Introduction to the Social Services ................. 3
TOTAL UNITS.............................................. 18
Recommended Electives:
ENGLISH 101 College Reading and Composition I ............ 3
HISTORY 11 Political and Social History of the
United States I ............................................... 3
HISTORY 12 Political and Social History of the
United States II .............................................. 3
PHILOS 1 Introduction to Philosophy I............................ 3
POL SCI 2 Modern World Governments.......................... 3
SOC 20 Directed Practice in Social Welfare................. 3
SOC 23 Issues of Manhood in US Society................... 3
Major Transfer Recommendations
California State University, Dominguez Hills (Sociology)
Recommended Courses
MATH 227 Statistics................................................ 4
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology ............................... 3
Note: Major Transfer Recommendations are subject to
change by the university; additional classes may be required. See a Counselor