AJ 010     Introduction to Administration Of Justice     3 Units

Students examine U.S. law enforcement, the courts, and corrections, including history, crime measures, legal praxis, and the role of the justice system in a pluralistic society. The responsibility of criminal justice personnel, the legal process, and the structure and function of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections, with an emphasis on the development of criminal law, crime causation, affirmative defenses, and sentencing and incarceration are examined. (C-ID AJ 110)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

AJ 011     Criminal Law     3 Units

This course analyzes and interprets criminal law in the United States, including the legal framework, the courts, and general elements of crimes against persons, property, and public morals and welfare. The history and structure of law, criminal defenses and culpability, and sentencing structures are examined. Students also analyze Constitutional Law in the context of landmark cases to interpret how precedent has impacted the U.S. justice system, the offender, and society. A field trip may be required. (C-ID AJ 120)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

AJ 013     Criminal Procedures     3 Units

Students analyze and interpret legal praxis associated with criminal procedures from pre-arrest to appeal. Constitutional guidelines, interpretation of statutory and case law, legal aspects of evidence, due process, and rules governing arrest and search and seizure are examined. Students also consider institutional responsibilities, processes, and procedures of the U.S. justice system within a multicultural society. (C-ID AJ 122)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

AJ 014     Contemporary Police Issues     3 Units

This course examines American law enforcement, including federal, state, and local systems of policing. Police selection, hiring and training standards, job demands, leadership and ethics, contemporary policing strategies, diversity in law enforcement, and the role of discretion are examined. Emphasis on historical perspectives, police-community relations, institutional accountability, and the challenges and trends of administering justice in a pluralistic society are analyzed.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Level: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: None   District GE: D

AJ 015     Introduction to Criminal Investigation     3 Units

Students analyze legal, procedural, and ethical considerations in the investigation of crime, crime scene searches, interview and interrogation, and criminal evidence. Sources of information, crime scene management, Modus Operandi, documentation methods, and investigative techniques and challenges related to person and property crimes are examined. (C-ID AJ 140)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

AJ 019     Law Enforcement in Multicultural Communities     3 Units

Students explore the complex and dynamic relationship between people and the U.S. Justice System in addressing crime, conflict, and quality-of-life. Emphasis is placed on the challenges, prospects, and understanding of administering justice within diverse multicultural communities. Consensus and conflicting values between policing and culture, race, religion, socioeconomic, political, and other differences are examined. (C-ID AJ 160)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

AJ 110     Drugs and Society     3 Units

Students examine the history, evolution, classification, and physiological effects of psychoactive drugs. Federal and state drug regulations, the drug dilemma, legalization, and strategies related to prevention and reduction are explored. Emphasis on the relationship between drugs and social conditions such as violence, crime, education, poverty, and health are analyzed.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

AJ 111     Juvenile Law and Procedures     3 Units

Students examine the history and legal structure of the U.S. Juvenile Justice System. Theories of juvenile delinquency, the function and jurisdiction of juvenile justice agencies, common juvenile statutes, and juvenile court procedures are explored. Emphasis on the role of law enforcement, probation, schools, resources, and parents/guardians to address juvenile delinquency are considered, as well as the rights of juveniles, constitutional cases, and juvenile victimization. (C-ID AJ 220)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

AJ 112     Introduction to Evidence     3 Units

This course examines legal and ethical rules governing evidence and its admission and exclusion in the criminal justice process. Emphasis is placed on legal standards, rules of evidence including burden of proof, admissibility, hearsay, relevance, and types of evidence. Judicial considerations, documentary evidence, and issues relating to witness examination, competency, and special privileges are also explored. (C-ID AJ 124)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

AJ 113     Crime and Violence in America     3 Units

This course examines theories and predictors of violence, concepts of victimology, and impacts of violence in the U.S. Familial, non-familial, institutional, workplace, school, and public venue violence from the perspective of offender and victim are explored. Crime data, types of crime, prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies are also examined. (C-ID SOCI 160)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

AJ 115     Introduction to Forensic Science     3 Units

Students explore the role of forensics in criminal investigations, including the fundamentals, concepts, and practices of forensic science to solve crime. Emphasis is placed on organic analysis, inorganic analysis, pattern evidence, instruments, firearms, documents, and real evidence. Students also examine standard techniques used to identify and analyze trace and physical evidence such as biology, genealogy, DNA, fingerprints, hair, fibers, controlled substances, impression, ballistic, and explosives. (C-ID AJ 150)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

AJ 116     Introduction to Corrections     3 Units

Students examine the history, theory, and practice of the correctional system in America including adult and juvenile correctional institutions, punishment, and community-based corrections. Emphasis is placed on the correctional process, human rights, constitutional protections, effects of institutionalization, cost, and overcrowding. Ethnicity, gender, and aging populations are also explored. (C-ID AJ 200)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

AJ 120     Ethics and Moral Reasoning in Criminal Justice     3 Units

This course examines concepts and theories of ethical practices and strategies, moral reasoning, and models of conduct including procedural justice and how each relates to U.S. public policy, law, and the justice system. Ethical decision making, moral challenges and expectations required by criminal justice professionals, concepts of leadership, and application of ethical and moral choice are explored. (C-ID LPPS 120)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

AJ 123     Women and Criminal Justice     3 Units

This course explores the roles of women in the criminal justice system as offenders, victims, and professionals. Theories and studies related to women and violence, employment, victimology, and punishment are also examined.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

AJ 125     Probation, Parole, and Intermediate Sanctions     3 Units

This course examines the evolution and practice of community-based graduated and intermediate sanctions in corrections, classification and risk, punishment and treatment, cost-effectiveness, and evidence-based methods. Emphasis on social offender populations including mental health needs, sex offenders, gender/gender-identity, and the un-sheltered are considered as well as justice reinvestment, pre-release, supervision, re-entry, and the impact on the community and on victims.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

AJ 139     Introduction to Public Safety Community Service Officer     3 Units

Examine the role, responsibility, and basic duties of Community Service Officers, including crime reporting, public safety response, criminal investigations, person stops, arrests, and searches and seizures. Cultural and ethical considerations, building community partnerships, and public servants in a diverse community are also explored.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None