Associate of Science Degree (Administration of Justice)

The Administration of Justice program seeks to prepare students for careers in law enforcement and legal studies. The courses in Skyline's program lead to transfer programs at four-year colleges and universities. Identify and describe the structure and functions of the main components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Recognize the importance of, and practice, ethical behavior in a professional criminal justice work setting, both within the agency and within the community. Exhibit strong and effective written and oral communication skills. Critically consider, analyze, and research special issues in criminology and criminal justice and their effects on society. The administration of justice program provides students with the ability to apply principles of the justice system, constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, human relations, and concepts of criminal law as well as demonstrate proficiency in reports writing and record keeping.

Career Path

Various career opportunities are continuously available for Skyline College Administration of Justice (ADMJ) students, as this field of study is broadly relevant to careers in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and in other areas of the criminal justice and legal field, at the local, state, and federal levels of government.