Modesto Junior College offers a comprehensive Administration of Justice Program. The curriculum addresses basic knowledge and skills required in the criminal justice area. The two-year college program is designed to prepare candidates for employment or transfer to a four-year educational institution offering a major in various criminal justice fields. Satisfactory completion of the requirements will lead to the Associate in Science degree. Classes are offered both day and evening. The college cooperates with the Administration of Justice Advisory Committee. All courses are open to individuals who have been admitted to the college and who meet the prerequisites, unless specifically exempted by statute. Courses which involve the handling of firearms are not open to individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who are mental patients. (Penal Code Sections 29800 – 29825 and Welfare and Institutions Code 8100). Prior to use of a firearm in any course, each student must submit to a live scan check of their finger prints. All candidates for degrees in Administration of Justice should consult with an Administration of Justice advisor to select the courses most appropriate for meeting both the MJC Associate Degree Requirements and the current demands of employing agencies and transfer institutions.
Modesto Junior College offers a comprehensive Administration of Justice program. The curriculum addresses basic knowledge and skills required in the criminal justice area. The two-year college program is designed to prepare candidates for employment or transfer to a four-year educational institution offering a major in various criminal justice fields. Satisfactory completion of the requirements will lead to the Associate in Science degree or Associate of Science for Transfer Degree. Classes are offered both day and evening and in an online format. The college cooperates with the Administration of Justice Advisory Committee. All courses are open to individuals who have been admitted to the college and who meet the prerequisites, unless specifically exempted by statute. Courses which involve the handling of firearms are not open to individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who are mental patients. (Penal Code Sections 29800 – 29825 and Welfare and Institutions Code 8100). Prior to use of a firearm in any course, each student must submit to a live scan check of their finger prints. All candidates for degrees in Administration of Justice should consult with an Administration of Justice advisor to select the courses most appropriate for meeting both the MJC Associate Degree Requirements and the current demands of employing agencies and transfer institutions.
The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to provide a pathway for transfer to a CSU in majors such as American Studies, Criminal Justice, Communication Studies, Economics, Global Intelligence and National Security, International Relations, Philosophy, and related majors in the fields of law and public policy. This interdisciplinary area of emphasis emphasizes the development of communication skills, introduces students to foundations of law and public policy in society, and prepares students for further study in a variety of majors. This degree coursework is good preparation for students who want to attend law school upon completion of a bachelor’s degree. Students who complete more advanced degrees in these areas are preparing for careers in government, politics, and public offices within public and nonprofit organizations or the private sector. The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary majors in related fields at a California State University campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU System, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
