Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Law

The Administration of Justice program prepares students for entry-level positions in criminal justice and for transfer to the California State Universities. There are three components in administration of justice – law enforcement, the court system, and corrections. Law enforcement is the gateway function and includes police, sheriffs, and federal law enforcement agencies. The court system is responsible for adjudicating crimes as presented by the prosecutor. The court-room work group includes the judge, the attorneys, bailiffs, court clerks and court reporters. Corrections which comprise incarceration and community-based corrections, include custody officers, probation and parole officers, program counselors, and other rehabilitative services.The Administration of Justice department at Los Medanos College offers an Associate of Science for Transfer Degree which can be completed in 2 to 3 years by a full-time student. The Certificate of Achievement in Administration of Justice includes the core curriculum of the Associate of Science Degree and may be completed by a full-time student in two semesters. The Certificates of Achievement in Criminal Investigations and in Criminal Law may be completed in two semesters each by a full-time student.

California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins.ApplicationEvidence of Secondary/High School Graduation (if under 18)Evidence of English Language ProficiencyFinancial support evidencePassport copy