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Learn the principles and practices of the criminal justice system in America and prepare yourself for a variety of careers in local, state, and federal agencies.
IVC's Administration of Justice program prepares students with the educational knowledge and experience they will need to transfer to a 4-year institution, to achieve a career in law enforcement and/or supervision, and to prepare to take the competitive written and oral examinations given by local, state, and federal agencies. The program provides a sound foundation for students intending to pursue careers in law enforcement, corrections, supervision and administration, probation and parole, private security, and law.
The Irvine Valley College Administration of Justice program is accredited by the California State Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). It has earned a reputation as a community policing program that fosters the skills and attributes necessary for successful tenure in the various agencies of the criminal justice system.
A full-time student may complete this program in 4 semesters.
IVC’s Administration of Justice for Transfer, AS-T helps students transfer to the CSU system. We encourage you to speak to one of our Administration of Justice faculty members, or an IVC Academic Counselor, to help you plan a degree path that’s right for your goals.
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Sample Academic Plans
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
MATH 10 or PSYC 10 | Statistics | 2A & Major | 3 |
COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1C | 3 |
AJ 2 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 4 & Major | 3 |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 1-3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 2 | College Writing 2 - Critical Thinking | 1B | 4 |
PSYC 1 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 & Major | 3 |
Arts | Arts GE Course | 3A | 3 |
Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 3B | 3 |
AJ 4 | Criminal Law I (Recommended Elective) | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
PSYC 30 or 37 | Social Psychology or Abnormal Psychology | 4 & Major | 3 |
PSYC 2 | Research Methods in Psychology | Major | 3 |
Life Science | Life Science GE Course | 5B & 7 | 3 |
AJ 5 | Community and the Justice System (Recommended Elective) | 3 | |
Ethnic Studies | Ethnic Studies Course | 7 | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ENV 1 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 4 & Major | 3 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 3A or 3B | 3 |
Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | 5A | 3 |
Physical Science LAB | Physical Science GE Lab | 5C | 1 |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 3 | |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 2-3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | A2 | 4 |
Math 10* | Introduction to Statistics | B4 & Major | 3 |
AJ 2 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | D & Major | 3 |
COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | A1 | 3 |
Learning & Self Dev. | Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course | E | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking GE Course | A3 | 3-4 |
AJ 4 | Criminal Law I (Recommended Elective) | D & Major | 3 |
Life Science | Life Science GE Course | B2 | 3 |
Arts | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
Ethnic Studies | Ethnic Studies GE Course | F | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
AJ Major | AJ AS-T Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
AJ Major | AJ AS-T Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History | C2 | 3 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | C1 or C2 | 3 |
Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
AJ Major | AJ AS-T Major Course from List A or B | Major | 3 |
PS 1 | American Government | D | 3 |
Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | B1 | 3 |
Science Lab | Physical Science GE Lab | B3 | 1 |
Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 4 |
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
Math | Math GE Course | 1C | 3-5 |
AJ 2 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 & Major | 3 |
AJ 3 | Introduction to Evidence | Major | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
AJ 4 | Criminal Law I | Major | 3 |
AJ 5 | Community and the Justice System | Major | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
AJ 105 | Introduction to Investigation | Major | 3 |
AJ Major | AJ AS Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
AJ Major | AJ AS Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
AJ Major | AJ AS Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
AJ Major | AJ AS Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3-5 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
AJ 2 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
AJ 3 | Introduction to Evidence | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
AJ 4 | Criminal Law I | 3 |
AJ 5 | Police Community Relations | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
AJ 105 | Introduction to Investigation | 3 |
AJ - TBD | Administration of Justice Course from List A | 3 |
AJ - TBD | Administration of Justice Course from List A | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
AJ - TBD | Administration of Justice Course from List A | 3 |
AJ - TBD | Administration of Justice Course from List A | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
Math | Math GE Course | 1C | 3-5 |
AJ 4 | Criminal Law I | 3 & Major | 3 |
AJ 3 | Introduction to Evidence | Major | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
AJ 5 | Police Community Relations | Major | 3 |
PSYC 1 | Introduction to Psychology | Major | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
AJ 105 | Introduction to Investigation | Major | 3 |
AJ 111 | Law Enforcement Administration | Major | 3 |
AJ Major | Administration of Justice Course from List A | Major | 3 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
AJ 112 | Police Supervision | Major | 3 |
AJ Major | Administration of Justice Course from List A | Major | 3 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
AJ 3 | Introduction to Evidence | 3 |
AJ 4 | Criminal Law I | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
AJ 5 | Police Community Relations | 3 |
PSYC 1 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
AJ 105 | Introduction to Investigation | 3 |
AJ 111 | Law Enforcement Administration | 3 |
AJ - TBD | Administration of Justice Course from List A | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
AJ 112 | Police Supervision | 3 |
AJ - TBD | Administration of Justice Course from List A | 3 |
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COC = Certificate of Completion | COP = Certificate of Proficiency | = Fast Track Career Path
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Exploratory Interest Area
Explore Administration of Justice while still working toward your academic goals.
Talk with a Counselor
Speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Why choose IVC?
Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
With Fast Track Career Paths, at IVC, we give you the tools to quickly enter the workforce and start making money.
Looking to transfer to a four-year university? With the #1 Transfer Rate in California, IVC is the best place to start!