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Administration of Justice/Public Safety
39 Units
Career Certificates are intended to certify that students successfully completing this program are prepared to enter the careers associated with this certificate. They usually take at least one to two years to complete. These programs are approved by the California Community College Chancellor's Office.
Michael Kinrade, 707 527-4843
mkinrade@santarosa.edu
This program provides practical and technical instruction to meet the requirements of various law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal levels.
The basic responsibilities of a law enforcement officer are to preserve the peace, prevent crime, protect life and property, enforce laws and detect and arrest violators of the law. He or she is obligated, according to the democratic system, to ensure the security of individual rights and maintain social order.
Education and training is becoming increasingly important for the men and women who seek careers in law enforcement and security work. This program is designed to provide the student with the courses to best prepare for a position in a sheriff's office, police departments, CHP, Fish and Game, and private security.
The requirements for this certificate are effective beginning the semester shown below. If you began working on this certificate before the effective semester, you may not be affected by any changes to the program. Consult with a counselor or department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the certificate under previous requirements.
Effective FALL 2003
| Semester | Notes | Class | Description | Semester Offered | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | AJ 21 | Administration of Justice | 3.0 | ||
| AJ 22 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3.0 | |||
| AJ 55 | Criminal Procedures | 3.0 | |||
| PSYCH 1A | General Psychology OR | 3.0 | |||
| PSYCH 4 | Child Growth and Development OR | ||||
| PSYCH 5 | Abnormal Psychology OR | ||||
| PSYCH 56 | Death and Dying | ||||
| Second Semester | AJ 25 | Community Relations | Spring Only | 3.0 | |
| AJ 50 | Criminal Law | 3.0 | |||
| AJ 54 | Legal aspects of Evidence | 3.0 | |||
| SPCH 1A | Intro. To Speech OR | 3.0 | |||
| SPCH 60 | Communication Skills | ||||
| Third Semester | AJ 51A | Criminal Investigation | Fall Only | 3.0 | |
| AJ 52 | Public Safety Communications | Fall Only | 3.0 | ||
| AJ 63 | Patrol Procedures | Fall Only | 3.0 | ||
| Fourth Semester | AJ 51B | Basic Criminal Investigation | Spring Only | 3.0 | |
| AJ 53 | Juvenile Procedure | Spring Only | 3.0 |
A Certificate of Completion will be granted upon fulfillment of the 39 units of major requirements with a grade of "C" or better.
Suggested Administration of Justice Electives:
Administration of Justice 58 and other Administration of Justice courses as offered.
Suggested General Education Transfer Electives:
Sociology 10, English 1A, Speech 60, Psychology 1A, Theater Arts 1, Language - Spanish
It is recommended that transfer students to a four-year college or university complete the general education requirements along with the Administration of Justice certificate program.
It is recommended that career Law Enforcement persons should consider the campus police Campus Patrol for experience in the field (Aministration of Justice 61A-D). Interested students contact the Director of Campus Security, in Pedroncelli Center.
New students should consult Administration of Justice Program Advisor.