This degree or certificate 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 will demonstrate an understanding of the major components and function of
the criminal justice system in America. Students will demonstrate knowledge of criminal
laws in California.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate an understanding of concepts
in: criminal law, law enforcement procedures, crisis intervention, legal aspects of
evidence and forensic science; discuss the aspects of community relations; discuss
the techniques used in investigation procedures; and discuss the different aspects
of special crimes.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| ADMJ 101 |
Introduction to the Administration of Justice |
3 |
| ADMJ 103 |
Concepts of Criminal Law |
3 |
| ADMJ 110 |
Principles & Procedures of the Justice System |
3 |
| ADMJ 118 |
Juvenile Justice |
3 |
| ADMJ 120 |
Legal Aspects of Evidence |
3 |
| ADMJ 134 |
Report Writing |
3 |
| CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF TWELVE UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING |
| ADMJ 107 |
Community Relations |
3 |
| ADMJ 116 |
Criminal Investigation |
3 |
| ADMJ 117 |
Crisis Intervention |
3 |
| ADMJ 129 |
Special Crimes and Dangerous Drugs |
3 |
| ADMJ 160 |
Community and the Justice System |
3 |
| ADMJ 165 |
Introduction to Forensic Science |
3 |
| ADMJ 170 |
Ethics in Law Enforcement |
3 |
| ADMJ 201 |
Introduction to Homeland Security |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
30 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2025-2026 |
| 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. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
