Administration of Justice

For more information, see the Administration of Justice web page (School of Social and Behavioral Sciences)

Students may earn either an associate's degree or a certificate with an emphasis in either Law Enforcement or Supervision. The program provides a foundation for students intending to pursue careers in law enforcement, corrections, supervision and administration, probation and parole, private security, and law.

IVC's program is accredited by the California State Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and has earned a reputation as a community-policing program that fosters the skills and attributes necessary for successful tenure in the agencies of the criminal justice system.

Career Options

Both Orange County and Los Angeles County criminal justice agencies have continuously recruited students from IVC. Employment opportunities exist in both patrol and detective divisions. With a certificate, jobs include: Corrections Officer, Criminal Investigator, Law Enforcement Officer, Legal Assistant, Border Patrol Officer, and Security Officer.