(714) 484-7004      Enroll
  • Canvas
  • Career Connect
  • Career Coach
  • Counselor
  • Faculty
  • Resources
  • Schedule
  • myGateway
Cypress CollegeCypress College
    • About Cypress
      • Who We Are
      • Dr. Joanna Schilling, President
      • Foundation
      • Contact Us
      • Campus Directory
      • Parking
    • Departments & Programs
          • Accounting
          • Administration of Justice
            • Administration of Justice
            • Homeland Security
          • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
          • Automotive Collision Repair
          • Automotive Technology
          • Aviation & Travel Careers
            • Airline/Airport Agent, & Aviation Management
            • Commercial Pilot
            • Flight Attendant
            • Tourism / Cruise
            • UAS / UAV Drones
          • Commercial Music & Recording Arts
          • Computer Information Systems
            • Cisco Networking
            • Computer Forensics
            • Web, Mobile App & Gaming
          • Court Reporting
          • Dental Assistant
          • Dental Hygiene
          • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
          • Energy & Sustainable Technology
          • Engineering Technology
          • Geography
          • Health Information Technology
          • Hotel, Restaurant & Culinary Arts
            • Baking & Pastry Arts
            • Culinary Arts
            • Food Beverage Management
            • Hospitality Management
          • Human Services
          • Journalism
          • Kinesiology
          • Management & Marketing
            • Management
            • Marketing
          • Media Arts Design
          • Mortuary Science
          • Nursing
          • Photography
          • Psychiatric Technology
          • Radiologic Technology
          • Technical Theater
    • Apply
    • CTE Program Index
    • Financial Aid
      • About Cypress
        • Who We Are
        • Dr. Joanna Schilling, President
        • Foundation
        • Contact Us
        • Campus Directory
        • Parking
      • Departments & Programs
            • Accounting
            • Administration of Justice
              • Administration of Justice
              • Homeland Security
            • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
            • Automotive Collision Repair
            • Automotive Technology
            • Aviation & Travel Careers
              • Airline/Airport Agent, & Aviation Management
              • Commercial Pilot
              • Flight Attendant
              • Tourism / Cruise
              • UAS / UAV Drones
            • Commercial Music & Recording Arts
            • Computer Information Systems
              • Cisco Networking
              • Computer Forensics
              • Web, Mobile App & Gaming
            • Court Reporting
            • Dental Assistant
            • Dental Hygiene
            • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
            • Energy & Sustainable Technology
            • Engineering Technology
            • Geography
            • Health Information Technology
            • Hotel, Restaurant & Culinary Arts
              • Baking & Pastry Arts
              • Culinary Arts
              • Food Beverage Management
              • Hospitality Management
            • Human Services
            • Journalism
            • Kinesiology
            • Management & Marketing
              • Management
              • Marketing
            • Media Arts Design
            • Mortuary Science
            • Nursing
            • Photography
            • Psychiatric Technology
            • Radiologic Technology
            • Technical Theater
      • Apply
      • CTE Program Index
      • Financial Aid

    Administration of Justice

    • Home
    • All courses
    • Administration of Justice
    • Administration of Justice

    Build Your Future in the Administration of Justice Field

    Administration of Justice courses will acquaint you with the criminal justice system, the Penal Code, and general laws of California.

    In our courses you will learn about:

    • The historical development of the criminal justice system
    • Criminal behavior
    • The purpose of criminal law
    • Crimes against persons, property and the state
    • The ethics and professionalization of the justice system

    The Administration of Justice Associate in Science for Transfer Degree (AJ AST) develops students for specialized careers in criminal justice, corrections, forensic science, critical incident response, emergency management, security and loss prevention, law enforcement, human relations, procedural reporting, and homeland security. Learning methodologies are industry- and community-based with an emphasis in hands-on, real-life approaches that create an awareness of social and community issues in an effort to improve quality of life. Students completing the AJ AST will be prepared to transfer and major in criminal justice.

    Students completing AS degrees for transfer (AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the California State University (CSU) system, but not to a particular campus or major. This curriculum is designed to provide students who would like to major in Administration of Justice or Criminal Justice at a CSU with an Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AJ AS-T). The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, now codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to a CSU campus for any community college student who completes an “Associate Degree for Transfer,” a variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The AS-T is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus.

    Location

    Tech Ed 1, Room 202

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The options include the Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree AJ AST (60 units), and the Homeland Transportation Security Certificate, which also includes aviation and tourism courses (18 units).

    You may attend full-time or part-time. Full-time students typically take between 12 and 18 units per semester. Basic Certificates (18 units) can be earned in one to two semesters; Advanced Certificates (35 units) in two to three semesters; and AS Degrees (60 units) in two years. Courses are offered on campus, online, during the day and in the evenings. AJ AST = 2 years. Homeland Transportation Certificate = 1 to 2 semesters.

    The program is $46 per unit for California residents, not including books, fees, and supplies. Units vary by course, but the average is 3 units per course. Unit fees for a basic 18-unit certificate would be $828 and a 60-unit associate degree would be $2,760. Most students also qualify for some financial aid.

    Law enforcement. Criminal Investigators, Special Agents, Intelligence Analysts, Lawyers, and Educators. Salary $36,150 - $110,020.

    Students work throughout law enforcement, homeland security, and the military.

    • Degree & Certificate
    • Additional Requirements
    • Faculty

    Degree & Certificate

    Program Mapper: View course options for these programs.

    • Homeland Transportation Security Certificate = 18 units (1-2 semesters)
    • Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree for Transfer = 60 units (2 years)

    Additional Requirements

    The Administration of Justice AS-T prepares students for a wide variety of careers, so while there are no academic prerequisites to begin this program, there are job requirements that you should review before you begin your coursework. For example, you may need to pass a physical exam and a 10-year background check, and you will want to have the legal right to work in the United States. Some careers may have additional requirements such as the need to wear a uniform within specified guidelines such as conservative hairstyles and no visible tattoos. While each industry will have unique requirements, you may want to investigate your options or talk privately to the program coordinator if you have any personal concerns or questions.

    Faculty

    Captain Ed Valdez, Department Coordinator
    Technical Education 1-210
    (714) 484-7253
    evaldez@cypresscollege.edu

    Part-time Faculty:

    Curt Castagna: ccastagna@cypresscollege.edu

    Jeff Co: jco@cypresscollege.edu

    Elizabeth “Beth” Ennis: eennis@cypresscollege.edu

    Chuck Gifford: cgifford@cypresscollege.edu

    Jacqueline Aguet Graham: jaguetgraham@cypresscollege.edu

    Sherry Groff: sgroff@cypresscollege.edu

    Larry Hack: lhack@cypresscollege.edu

    Michael “Mike” Hannah: mhannah@cypresscollege.edu

    Marilyn “Mimi” Ivey: mivey@cypresscollege.edu

    Jane Jepson: jjepson@cypresscollege.edu

    Charmaine Kaimikaua: ckaimikaua@cypresscollege.edu

    Steve McCormick: smccormick@cypresscollege.edu

    Tommy Mellana: tmellana@cypresscollege.edu

    Cira Oropeza: coropeza@cypresscollege.edu

    Nancy Matsui: nmatsui@cypresscollege.edu

    Iwalani “Evie” Palicz: epalicz@cypresscollege.edu

    Kathleen Reiland: kreiland@cypresscollege.edu

    Mary Ann Saunders: masaunders@cypresscollege.edu

    Katy Straughan: kstraughan@cypresscollege.edu

    Thomas Sutfin: tsutfin@cypresscollege.edu

    James Wilcox: jwilcox@cypresscollege.edu

    AS-T

    AS Degrees for Transfer (AS-T) Guarantee Admission to the California State University (CSU) System.

    LEARN MORE >

    GET INFO

    Personalized eBrochure >

    APPLY

    Free to Apply >

    ENROLL

    Sign up for Classes >

    CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT:

    Ed Valdez

    Department Coordinator

    Email: evaldez@cypresscollege.edu
    Phone: (714) 484-7253

    CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT:

    Jane Jepson, Ph.D.

    CTE Division Counselor

    Email: jjepson@cypresscollege.edu
    Phone: (714) 484-7074

    CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT:

    Cindy Cao

    Division Office Manager

    Email: ccao@cypresscollege.edu
    Phone: (714) 484-7231

    Average Salary in this Field

    $36,150-$110,020 Per Year

    Careers in this Field

    Law Enforcement

    Like what you're learning?

    Get Started Today!

    The Administration of Justice Associate in Science for Transfer Degree (AJ AST) develops students for specialized careers in criminal justice, corrections, forensic science, critical incident response, emergency management, security and loss prevention, law enforcement, human relations, procedural reporting, and homeland security.
    APPLY NOW

    Latest News & Events

    READ MORE

    California Community Colleges

    READ MORE

    Unscripted: Theater Professor Leads Student to USC, South Coast Rep

    READ MORE

    Labor and Love

    READ MORE

    High School Students Get a Taste of College

    READ MORE

    Gravitational Waves

    READ MORE

    Flying Team Earns Top Two-Year Honors at Competition

    READ MORE

    Cypress College Career Technical Education Counselor Named Counselor of the Year

    READ MORE

    California Community Colleges

    READ MORE

    Unscripted: Theater Professor Leads Student to USC, South Coast Rep

    READ MORE

    Labor and Love

    READ MORE

    High School Students Get a Taste of College

    READ MORE

    Gravitational Waves

    What People Say

     
    Nick, Homeland Transportation Security Certificate
    Nick, Homeland Transportation Security Certificate
    “After showing the company my career portfolio, I was offered a position to work in maritime security in San Pedro. I am continuing to work toward my degree. Thank you so much for all of your help!”
    - Nick, Homeland Transportation Security Certificate
     
    Nick, Homeland Transportation Security Certificate
    Nick, Homeland Transportation Security Certificate
    “After showing the company my career portfolio, I was offered a position to work in maritime security in San Pedro. I am continuing to work toward my degree. Thank you so much for all of your help!”
    - Nick, Homeland Transportation Security Certificate

    All Courses

    • Administration of Justice
    • Automotive Technology
    • Aviation & Travel Careers
    • Computer Information Systems
    • Hotel, Restaurant & Culinary Arts
    • Management & Marketing
    • Radiologic Technology

    Latest Courses

    Accounting

    Accounting

    Free
    Cisco Networking

    Cisco Networking

    Free
    Computer Forensics

    Computer Forensics

    Free
    logo-

    9200 Valley View Street
    Cypress, CA 90630
    (714) 484-7004

    Academics

    • Schedule / Catalog
    • Business & CIS
    • Career Technical Education
    • Counseling
    • Fine Arts
    • Health Science
    • Language Arts
    • Library & Learning Resource Center
    • Kinesiology / Athletics
    • Science, Engineering & Math
    • Social Science

    Administration

    • Foundation & Scholarships
    • Institutional Research
    • Campus Communications
    • Accreditation
    • Employment

    Online Services

    • myGateway
    • Canvas
    • Online Counselor
    • CC Career Connect
    • Career Coach
    • Site Index

    Student Services

    • Admissions & Records
    • Counseling
    • Financial Aid
    • Bookstore
    • Campus Safety
    • Disability Support Services
    • Transfer Center
    • Associated Students
    • Career Planning Center
    • EOPS/CARE
    • Health Center

    • Privacy
    • Terms
    • Sitemap
    • Purchase
    STUDENTSALUMNIFACULTY & STAFF RESOURCESDONATEEMPLOYMENT
    Maps| Directory |Contact Us
    Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Assault / Misconduct

    ©2018 Cypress College. 9200 Valley View Street, Cypress, CA 90630. (714) 484-7000.
    Cypress College is part of the North Orange County Community College District and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

    GREAT JOBS

    U.S. Department of Labor lists Marketing Managers and related careers as Bright Outlook occupations, which are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, or will have large numbers of job openings.

    The US Department of Labor projects a 15% growth in employment by 2026 for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers. Cypress College reports that 93% of its recent program graduates, got jobs according to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges job placement rate.

    CRB & NCRA

     
    This program is accredited by the Court Reporters Board of California (CRB) and the National Court Reporting Association (NCRA).

    Bronze Star Program

     
    California Community College Strong Workforce Program Bronze Star Recipient. Bronze Stars are granted when a program attains outcomes in one metric of these three. Either a substantial increase in earnings, the attainment of a living wage, and / or a job closely matched with the field of study.

    Bronze Star Recipients
    • Automotive Technology: 89% increase in earnings
    • Automotive Collision Repair: 58% increase in earnings
    • Accounting: 60% increase in earnings
    • Business Management: 58% increase in earnings
    • Mortuary Science: 175% increase in earnings
    • Environmental Control Technology: 73% of students attained the regional living wage
    • Health Information Technology: 51% increase in earnings
    • Radiologic Technology: 60% increase in earnings
    • Dental Assistant: 419% increase in earnings
    • Alcohol and Controlled Substances: 62% increase in earnings
    • Computer Graphics and Digital Imagery: 94% increase in earnings
    • Computer Networking: 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study
    • Culinary Arts: 101% increase in earnings
    • Hospitality: 106% increase in earnings
    • Flight Attendant: 104% increase in earnings
    • Technical Theater: 84% increase in earnings
    • Human Services: 53% increase in earnings

    Silver Star Program

     
    California Community College Strong Workforce Program Silver Star Recipient. Silver Stars are granted when a program attains outcomes in two metrics of these three. Either a substantial increase in earnings, the attainment of a living wage, and / or a job closely matched with the field of study.

    Silver Star Recipients
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography: 322% increase in earnings and 89% of students attained the regional living wage
    • Psychiatric Technology: 203% increase in earnings and 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study

    AS-T

     
    Students Completing AS Degrees for Transfer (AS-T) are Guaranteed Admission to the California State University (CSU) System.

    Modal title

    Message modal