West Hills College Online

Degree:

Administration of Justice

Area of Emphasis - Correctional Science*

Associate of Arts Degree

Associate of Science Degree

Program Description:

The Administration of Justice Associate Degree Program is designed to provide the student an option of emphasizing Law Enforcement or Correctional Science. This program provides introductory and journey level course work in Administration of Justice for local, state, federal, and private enterprise levels. This program enhances student development with philosophical, statutory, practical, and tactical experience and background necessary to successfully compete in a technologically advancing, competitive, and rewarding career field. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be prepared for several career options in the Administration of Justice field.

Transfer students should consult www.assist.org for major preparation courses required in their chosen field and contact a counselor for more information on their specific degree requirements.

Technical Requirements:

Please send an email to helpdesk@westhillscollege.com if you have questions regarding technical requirements.

Non-Technical Requirements:

This degree can be completed in a fully-online format. No onsite attendance is required unless the student will be under twenty-one years of age at the time of completion of degree requirements. Two units of physical education are required for students under twenty-one years old in order to receive an associate degree.

*Recognized as core course requirements by the Commission on Correctional Peace Officers Standards and Training (CPOST) for all new apprentices (entry-level) hired with the Department of Corrections and Department of Youth Authority after July 1, 1995.