Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission

Program Notes: All new students should take the English and mathematics placement tests immediately after applying. The following high school units are strongly recommended for the Administration of Justice program:  four units of English, three units of college preparatory mathematics, one unit of laboratory science, and two units of foreign language.  There are no physical requirements such as height, weight, eyesight, and physical dexterity; however, the student should understand that there may be such requirements for employment in criminal justice agencies. 

The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree curriculum is to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation.  Four-year college and university transfer opportunities for AAS degrees, if existing, are usually very specific in nature.  JSRCC has formal transfer articulation agreements with four-year institutions that enable graduates who qualify to transfer courses completed in the AAS degree.  These transfer articulation agreements are subject to change or expiration. 

In addition, students may substitute some courses in the AAS degree curriculum with courses that typically transfer to senior institutions.  Students interested in transferring in general or transferring under a formal transfer articulation agreement should consult their faculty advisor upon program entry for further guidance.

Computer Competency Requirement: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 115.  Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s computer competency exam administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 115.  Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.