Administration of Justice Studies – Associate of Arts

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Prepare for advanced studies in corrections procedures and the criminal justice system. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: While this degree is intended for transfer, it also may lead to employment or advancement within the justice system.

Academic Options: Transfer to a university degree program. See transfer options.

Locations: East Campus

Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-7694, Lead Faculty: 206-7846

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A) Requirements This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. * Select courses to fulfill C, I, and G requirements.**
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
English Composition		6
Humanities and Fine Arts		6
Biological and Physical Sciences		8
Mathematics		3
Social and Behavioral Sciences: select a non-AJS course from this category		3
Subtotal		26
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Required Core Courses
AJS 101	Introduction to Administration of Justice Systems	3
AJS 109	Criminal Law	3
AJS 115	Criminal Procedures	3
AJS 123	Corrections as a Process	3
AJS 201	Rules of Evidence	3
AJS 212	Juvenile Justice Procedures	3
AJS 225	Criminology	3
	AJS Electives: (select 2 courses) AJS 124, AJS 204, AJS 210, AJS 246	6
Subtotal		27
Required Support Courses
SPA 101LE	Elementary Spanish for Law Enforcement	4
SPA 102LE	Elementary Spanish II for Law Enforcement	4
Subtotal		8
Total		61

* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Social and Behavioral Sciences - AJS 225 fulfills 3 of 6 required credits.

** In the general education categories, select courses so that at least one course is marked "I" (intensive writing), one is marked "C" (cultural diversity) and one is marked "G" (global awareness). A single course may fulfill one or more requirements.