Associate Degree for Transfer - Administration of Justice: (CSU Transfer Guaranteed)
The FAST Degree (online course map) charts your course list from beginning to end in only 4 semesters (or less if you take courses during the summer session).
This online course map guides you through a list of prescribed courses that will help you not only earn your AST in Administration of Justice but also meets the eligibility requirements of the Legal Studies Certificate and for the Law School Pathway Program (required courses).
Students who wish to transfer to a UC are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor to determine additional major requirements.
Please connect with a success coach for more information. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.
Course Map
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- (H) - Honors (More details below)
- Elec - Elective
- GE - General Education
- Maj - Required Core
- ME - Major Elective
Year One
| Session | Cat. | Course | Title | Unit | AA/AS GE | CSU GE | IGETC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 8 weeks | Maj | ADMJ 300 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 | D | 4 | |
| 1st 8 weeks | ME | ADMJ 349 ^* | Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control | 3 | D | 4 | |
| Full semester | Elec | INDIS 313 | Freshman Seminar | 3 | IIIB | ||
| 2nd 8 weeks | GE | STAT 300 ^ | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 4 | IIB | B4 | 2A |
| 2nd 8 weeks | GE | Physical Education | 1 | IIIA |
^ Legal Studies Certificate
- * ADMJ 349, SOC 318 or BUS 345
| Session | Cat. | Course | Title | Unit | AA/AS GE | CSU GE | IGETC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full semester | Maj | ADMJ 320 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 | |||
| 1st 8 weeks | GE | ENGWR 300 ^ | College Composition | 3 | IIA | A2 | 1A |
| 1st 8 weeks | GE | HIST 310 ^* | History of the United States | 3 | VA | C2 | 3B |
| 2nd 8 weeks | GE | POLS 301 ^ | Introduction to Government: United States | 3 | D | 4 | |
| 2nd 8 weeks | GE | COMM 303 ^** | Mediated Oral Communication | 3 | A1 | 1C |
^ Legal Studies Certificate
- ENGWR 300
- * HIST 310, HIST 311, HIST 320, HIST 321, HIST 483(H), HIST 484(H), HIST 486(H), or HIST 487(H)
- POLS 301/481(H)
- ** COMM 303, 311
| Cat. | Course | Title | Unit | AA/AS GE | CSU GE | IGETC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elec | ADMJ 304 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 | |||
| GE | ENGWR 301 ^* | College Composition and Literature | 3 | A3 | 1B | |
| GE | Life-Long Learning | 3 | E |
Petition for your Legal Studies Certificate this semester.
^ Legal Studies Certificate
- * ENGWR 301, ENGWR 302/482(H) or ENGWR 303
Year Two
| Session | Cat. | Course | Title | Unit | AA/AS GE | CSU GE | IGETC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 8 weeks | Elec | ADMJ 322 | Criminal Procedures | 3 | |||
| 1st 8 weeks | Elec | ADMJ 330 | Criminal Investigation | 3 | |||
| Full semester | GE | Biological Science | 3 | IV | B2 | 5B | |
| Full semester | GE | Lab | 1 | B3 | 5C | ||
| 2nd 8 weeks | Maj | ADMJ 302 | Community Relations: Multicultural Issues | 3 |
| Session | Cat. | Course | Title | Unit | AA/AS GE | CSU GE | IGETC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 8 weeks | GE | Arts/Humanities | 3 | C2 | 3B | ||
| Full semester | GE | Physical Science | 3 | B1 | 5A | ||
| 2nd 8 weeks | Elec | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 | ||||
| 2nd 8 weeks | GE | Arts/Humanities | 3 | C1 | 3A |
Petition for your ADMJ ADT degree this semester.
Additional FAST Degree Information
ADT Requirements
Transfer degrees require the following:
- Complete all required courses for a major with a grade of "C" or better.
- Complete 60 CSU-transferable units. At least 12 of the 60 units must be earned at Sacramento City College.
- Complete one of the following general education (GE) patterns. Meet with your SCC Counselor to discuss the appropriate GE pattern for your individual transfer/graduation goals:
- CSU General Education Breadth Requirements
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) – CSU option
Placement Information
Support courses required for English and Math per placement. Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records” to determine your placements.
Counselor Notes
- All AA-Ts and AS-Ts are designed to transfer to CSUs in most majors. Students who wish to transfer to a UC are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor to determine additional major requirements.
- Math – you may have other options for transfer-level math; check with your counselor.
- Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.
Department Notes
The 'Sac City' Administration of Justice (also referred to as Criminal Justice) program is one of the largest of its kind in Northern California. As a member of the program, students will benefit from:
- a dedicated faculty that will offer support for students to reach toward their academic and career advancement goals
- an extensive college transfer program, with faculty who have deeply rooted partnerships with employers
- a Speaker Series and Career Events
- a comprehensive schedule offering courses during the fall, spring, and summer sessions.
- a 100% Online Degree in Administration of Justice. (Once the COVID restrictions are lifted you will enjoy a variety of convenient course offerings, including on-campus morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, accelerated, and online classes.)
- a Legal Studies Certificate and Pre-Law Pathway Program for students interested in legal studies or law school.
^ Legal Studies Certificate Required Courses
- ADMJ 349 or SOC 318 (BUS 345)
- COMM 311
- ENGWR 300/488(H)
- ENGWR 301 or ENGWR 302/482(H) or ENGWR 303
- Select 1: HIST 310, 311, 320, 321, 483, 484, 486, 487
- POLS 301/481(H)
- STAT 300/480(H) or ECON 310
(H) Honors Options
- Semester 1 / Second 8 weeks STAT 480
- Semester 2 / First 8 weeks ENGWR 488 & HIST 483
- Semester 2 / Second 8 weeks POLS 481
Law School Pathway
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