Administration of Justice, A.A.

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The Associate of Arts in Administration of Justice prepares students for employment in the area of judicial studies, law enforcement and corrections. This program provides for professional growth and preparation for continuing education, career promotions and transfers.

General Education Credits: 35-37

See the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC - A) section of this catalog for details.

Special Requirements for the AGEC-A:

PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 131 - Introductory Sociology Credits: 3

AJS Requirements

AJS 101 - Intro To Administration Of Justice Credits: 3
AJS 109 - Substantive Criminal Law Credits: 3
AJS 212 - Juvenile Justice Procedures Credits: 3
AJS 230 - The Police Function Credits: 3
AJS 240 - The Correction Function Credits: 3
AJS 260 - Procedural Criminal Law Credits: 3
AJS 275 - Criminal Investigation Credits: 3

Total AJS Requirements: 21

Elective Options

After consulting with an advisor, choose 9 credits from the following, excluding courses already taken for the AGEC.

AJS 225 - Criminology Credits: 3
AJS 245 - Ethics In Criminal Justice Credits: 3
AJS 270 - Community Policing Credits: 3
PSY 234 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 270 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 133 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior Credits: 3
SOC 140 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3