GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

This program is designed to provide a broad-based education in the areas of law enforcement, corrections and the judicial system.  The program is appropriate for students seeking employment as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, probation or parole officer, or as a legal professional such as a paralegal or attorney. 
Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements
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PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE UNITS
  Required Core Classes (21 units)
  ADMJ 101 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3
ADMJ 101 or equivalent ADMJ 103 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
ADMJ 101 (may be taken concurrently) ADMJ 110 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System 3
  ADMJ 117 Crisis Intervention 3
ADMJ 101 (may be taken concurrently) ADMJ 118 Youthful Offenders 3
ADMJ 101 or equivalent ADMJ 120 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3
  ADMJ 134 Report Writing 3
  Select 9 units from the following
ADMJ 101 or equivalent ADMJ 107 Community Relations 3
ADMJ 101 or equivalent ADMJ 108 Contemporary Police Operations and Issues 3
  ADMJ 116 Criminal Investigation 3
  ADMJ 129 Special Crimes and Dangerous Drugs 3
ADMJ 101 or equivalent ADMJ 130 Law Enforcement Supervision and Management 3
  Recommended Courses
  PSYCH 114 Psychology of Human Communication 3
  SPCH 101 Public Speaking 3
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 30
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
 
August 2009 GCC CATALOG 2009-2010
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records.