Associate in Science for Transfer - Administration of Justice

The AS-T in Administration of Justice provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AS-T in Administration of Justice will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Administration of Justice or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.

Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate an understanding of the major components and function of the criminal justice system in America; demonstrate knowledge of criminal laws in California; and define ethics in law enforcement and the consequences of unethical behavior.

Associate of Science-Transfer Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
ADMJ 101	Introduction to the Administration of Justice	3
ADMJ 103	Concepts of Criminal Law	3
LIST A - CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
ADMJ 116	Criminal Investigation	3
ADMJ 118	Juvenile Justice	3
ADMJ 120	Legal Aspects of Evidence	3
ADMJ 160	Community and the Justice System	3
ADMJ 165	Introduction to Forensics	3
LIST B - CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
Any List A course not already used		3
ADMJ 107	Community Relations	3
ADMJ 110	Principles & Procedures of the Justice System	3
ADMJ 117	Crisis Intervention	3
ADMJ 129	Special Crimes and Dangerous Drugs	3
ADMJ 134	Report Writing	3
ADMJ 170	Ethics in Law Enforcement	3
ADMJ 201	Introduction to Homeland Security	3
POLS C1000	American Government and Politics	3
PSYC C1000/C1000H	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSYC 200	Research Methods for Psychology	4
SOC 101/101H	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC 200	Research Methods for Sociology	3.5
ECON 127 or STAT C1000/C1000E/C1000H	Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business or Introduction to Statistics	4 or 4-5
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18-21

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	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.