Gavilan College Administration of Justice

Administration of Justice Associate Degree Information

This program provides a course of study to prepare students for employment in private or public agencies which are wide and varied. Students may choose between occupational objectives, Associate in Arts degree, and/or baccalaureate degree.

Law Enforcement Option 1		21 Units
AJ 10	Introduction to Administration of Justice	3 units
AJ 12	Criminal Procedure	3 units
AJ 14	Criminal Law	3 units
AJ 16	Legal Aspects of Evidence	3 units
AJ 18	Community and Human Relations	3 units
Electives		6 units

Law Enforcement Option 2		26 Units
JLE 100	Basic Police Academy	20 Units
Electives		6 units

Corrections is that part of the criminal justice system that deals with both juveniles and adults who have been charged with or convicted of a criminal offense. It involves working with the individual at the local, state, or federal level of government. Corrections professionals subscribe to the philosophy of protecting society and aiding in the rehabilitation of the offender. The Corrections Option is designed to expose the student to different aspects of the correctional system.

Corrections Option		18 Units
AJ 170	Introduction to Corrections	3 units
AJ 171	Institutional Supervision and Treatment of the Offender	3 units
AJ 172	Fundamentals of Interviewing and Counseling	3 units
AJ 173	Fundamentals of Probation and Parole	3 units
AJ 32	Fundamentals of Crime and Delinquency	3 units
AJ 190	Internship
Recommended Electives: AJ 12, 14, or 16		3 units

Associate Degree Requirements

In addition to the Certificate of Completion students are encouraged to earn an Associate degree by completing additional classes and the general education requirements.

South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium

As a member of the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium, Gavilan College offers courses for students who are interested in Correctional Officer, Law Enforcement, Reserve Police Officer, Dispatcher, Fire Technology, Probation Officer, or Juvenile Hall Counselor careers. The Consortium is funded by all colleges regionally to provide vocational specific training which may require special facilities, special training conditions or is presented outside of the regular schedule of college classes.

The application and registration process is completed at the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium Center located near the Evergreen Valley College campus. Although open to the public, the majority of these courses are intended to serve the "already employed." If you have questions about these courses, or if you would like information about a career in any of these programs, please call (408) 270-6458.