About Administration of Justice
The Administration of Justice program offers undergraduate students a curriculum designed to prepare young men and women for careers in law enforcement and related fields.
The program also provides educational opportunities for those seeking promotions within the Administration of Justice field.
Explore Potential Careers
Studying Administration of Justice can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths. Below are just some of the many options you will have!
- Police Department (Municipal, State and Federal)
- Public Safety departments
- Highway Patrol
- Sheriff's Departments
- City, State, and Federal Investigative Agencies
- Youth Occupations
- Private Security
- Private Investigator
- Probation and Parole Departments
- Correctional Agencies
- Criminal Identification Fields
- Crime Scene Investigation.
Program Options
Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish.
Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.
View Requirements in College Catalog
Semester 1
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| ADMJ 52 |
Concepts of Criminal Law |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 57 |
Intro to Administrative Justice |
3 |
|
| ENGL 1A + AS |
University-Parallel Reading and Composition + Support |
4 - 6 |
|
|
Area E
|
Life Long Learning and Self Development |
3 |
|
|
Transfer Elective
|
See counselor |
2 |
|
Total Units: 15 - 17
Semester 2
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| ADMJ 51,53,54,62,66 |
ADMJ Major Requirement |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 51,53,54,62,66 |
ADMJ Major Requirement |
3 |
|
| CSU Area A3 |
Critical Thinking |
4 |
|
| CSU Area C2/US History |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
| Transfer Elective |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
Total Units: 16
Semester 3
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| CSU Area C1 |
Arts |
3 |
|
| MATH 80., Psych 5 or Econ 5 |
Transfer Math Requirement |
5 |
|
| CSU Area B1 |
Physical Science |
3 |
|
| PSYC 1 or Soc 1 |
ADMJ Major Requirement |
3 |
|
Total Units: 14
Semester 4
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| CSU Area C1 or C2 |
Arts or Humanities |
3 |
|
| CSU Area B2+B3 |
Life Science & Lab |
4-6 |
|
| CSU Area A1 |
Communication Studies |
3 |
|
| POLS 1 |
American Government |
3 |
|
| Transfer Elective |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
Total Units: 16 - 18
View Requirements in College Catalog
Semester 1
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| AJ 52 |
Concepts of Criminal Law |
3 |
|
| AJ 57 |
Intro to Administrative Justice |
3 |
|
| ENGL 1A + AS |
University-Parallel Reading and Composition + Support |
4 - 6 |
|
| 精选AV Area F |
U.S. History & Government |
3 |
|
| 精选AV Area A |
Communication and Analytical Thinking |
3 |
|
Total Units: 16 - 18
Semester 2
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| AJ 54 |
Principles & Procedures of Justice System |
3 |
|
| AJ 64 |
Progressive Policing in 21st Century |
3 |
|
| AJ 82 |
Criminal Justice Work Experience |
1 - 3 |
|
| 精选AV Area F |
U.S. History & Government |
3 |
|
| 精选AV Area E |
Humanities |
3 |
|
| Degree Applicable Elective |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
Total Units: 16 - 18
Semester 3
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| AJ 62 |
Criminal Investigation |
3 |
|
| AJ 68 |
Criminal Justice Report Writing |
3 |
|
| PE 29A |
Beginning Fire Fighting and Public Safety Conditioning |
2 |
|
| 精选AV Math Requirement |
See Counselor |
3 - 5 |
|
| Degree Applicable Elective |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
Total Units: 14 - 16
Semester 4
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| AJ 67 |
Terrorism & Counterterrorism |
3 |
|
| AJ 83 |
Police Career Preparation |
3 |
|
| 精选AV Area C |
Natural Sciences |
3 - 5 |
|
| 精选AV Area H |
Ethnic Studies, Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies, or LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
|
| Degree Applicable Elective |
See Counselor |
3 |
|
Total Units: 15 - 17
View Requirements in College Catalog
Required courses: 18 units
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| ADMJ 52 |
Concepts of Criminal Law |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 54 |
Principles and Procedures of the Justice System |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 57 |
Introduction to Administration of Justice |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 62 |
Criminal Investigation |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 64 |
Progressive Policing in the 21st Century |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 68 |
Criminal Justice Report Writing |
3 |
|
Total Units: 18
View Requirements in College Catalog
First Semester:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| ADMJ 52 |
Concepts of Criminal Law |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 57 |
Introduction to Administration of Justice |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 68 |
Criminal Justice Report Writing |
3 |
|
Total Units: 9
Second Semester:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| ADMJ 63 |
Fingerprints |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 66 |
Forensic Evidence |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 69 |
Crime Scene Documentation |
3 |
|
Total Units: 9
Overall Total Units: 18
View Requirements in College Catalog
Required courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| ADMJ 52 |
Concepts of Criminal Law |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 53 |
Legal Aspects of Evidence |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 54 |
Principles and Procedures of the Justice System |
3 |
|
| POLS 1 |
American Government |
3 |
|
| POLS 12 |
Ethnic Politics in the United States |
3 |
|
| POLS 43 |
The Constitution and Individual Rights |
3 |
|
Total Units: 18
View Requirements in College Catalog
Required courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| F SC 145 |
Introduction to Homeland Security |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 57 |
Introduction to Administration of Justice |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 67 |
Terrorism and Counterterrorism |
3 |
|
| F SC 50 |
Introduction to Fire Science |
3 |
|
Total Units: 12
Select one of the following required courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| F SC 17 |
Public Safety: Emergency Medical Response |
3 |
|
| EMT 100 |
Emergency Medical Technician |
8 |
|
Total Units: 3 - 8
Choose at least six (6) units from the following elective courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| ADMJ 66 |
Forensic Evidence |
3 |
|
| ADMJ 85 |
P.C. 832 Arrest and Control Certification |
3 |
|
| F SC 61A |
Introduction to Fire Prevention |
3 |
|
| F SC 52A |
Fire Protection Equipment & Systems |
3 |
|
| F SC 75C |
Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigations |
2 |
|
| F SC 106 |
Fire Safety Director |
1.5 |
|
Total Units: 6
Overall Total Units: 21 - 26
View Requirements in College Catalog
Required courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Notes |
| ADMJ 101 |
Basic Police Academy |
38 |
|
| ADMJ 71 |
Police Work Experience |
1 - 8 |
|
Total Units: 39 - 46
Transfer Options
The program coursework you complete at City College will satisfy lower-division requirements for related majors at several colleges and universities. Start planning your transfer by exploring
Administration of Justice programs at the following institutions:
- San Francisco State University
- San Jose State University
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.
