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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009
ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE &
CORRECTIONS
Chair: Tim Sweetman
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2753 • HH12
www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/law/index.html
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Associate of Arts:
Administration of Justice
Certificates:
Administration of Justice
Administration of Justice -
Specializing in Forensics
Skill Certificates:
Correctional Officer Training
Evidence Specialist/Evidence Technician
Fingerprint Classification
Private Investigations
The Administration of Justice programs are designed to prepare students
to enter careers as Police Officers, Deputy Sheriffs; Highway Patrol
Offices; Forensic Specialists; Police Assistants; Fingerprint Experts;
Custodial Officers; Probation/Parole Officers; Private Investigators;
Insurance Investigators and Financial Investigators with private agencies.
The programs are “hands-on” oriented to expose students to the
fundamental concepts and tasks of law enforcement and ready them for
employment. Additionally, our graduates are better prepared for the
qualification and screening process required to enter law enforcement
academies such as the Los Angeles Police Department Academy.
Internship opportunities include: Los Angeles Police Department, Los
Angeles Sheriff’s Department, District Attorneys Office, Coroner’s Office
and Probation/Parole Offices.
In addition to being in high demand with plentiful opportunities for
advancement, law enforcement professionals earn strong salaries.
Officers typically earn more than support personnel. Patrol officers, on
average, earn from $51,000 and $64,000.
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OGRAM
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Associate in Arts Degree
Career or Transfer Program
The Administration of Justice curriculum is offered by the Law Department to
students who are interested in a career as a law enforcement officer or in a
related field.
Plan B Students
To complete Graduation Requirements “Plan B” for the Associate degree, 36
units of the courses listed below must be completed. Students must take the
core units in Administration of Justice and may choose a specialization area
such as: Correction Institutional Officer Training, Evidence Technician/Forensics
or Private Investigation.
Plan A Students
Students planning to transfer should take the core units- plus Corrections 1.
(This course may substitute for AJ 382) Consult with a College counselor
for specific general education requirements and/or Graduation Requirements
under “Plan A” for the Associate degree. Consult with the department chair
for substitution of classes to meet core requirements.
Students who have successfully completed academic training with local or
state law enforcement agencies may receive Los Angeles City College credit
for their Academy courses. These college credits may be applied toward a
certificate in Administration of Justice or toward an Associate in Arts degree.
These courses also transfer to CSULA as lower division requirements in the
Criminal Justice major
COURSES (CORE) UNITS
Administration of Justice 1 ....................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 2 ....................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 4 ....................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 5 ....................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 180 ................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 382 ................................................................... 3
Sub Total ............................................................................................... 18
PLUS 15 units from ONE or more of the following
specialty certificates below:
Correctional Officer Training Skills Certificate
Corrections 1 ............................................................................................ 3
Corrections 2 ............................................................................................ 3
Corrections 5 ............................................................................................ 3
Administration of Justice 14 ..................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 16 ..................................................................... 3
(Plus three (3) units of electives)
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Evidence Specialist
Administration of Justice 5 (CORE) ...................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 180 (CORE) ..................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 379 ................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 62 ..................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 396 ................................................................... 3
(Plus nine (9) units of electives)
-- OR -
Private Investigations Skills Certificate