administration of justice - Merritt College

AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES
(AFRAM) Style Sheet The AA degree will be awarded upon completion of the major course
requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the
Associate in Arts Degree listed in the Degrees, Programs & Transfer
Requirements section of this Catalog. . DENTL 251, Overview of the Dental Assisting Profession
. DENTL 348AB, Dental Terminology
. BUS 230D-F, Keyboarding
. CIS 205, Computer Literacy AA Degree Options or Certificates of Completion Headers:
Degree Major Requirements:
Dept/No. Title Units
AFRAM 30 African-American History: Africa to 1865 3
ENGL 31 African-American Literature 3
SOC 5 Sociology of Minority Groups 3
Total Required Units: 18 AFRAM 5
The African-American Family in the United States
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC
The African-American family from Africa to America: Emphasis on male-female
relationships and major obstacles to African-American family growth and
development in the United States. 2203.01 ANTHROPOLOGY
(ANTHR) Degree Major/Certificate Requirements:
Degree Major Requirements:
Dept/No. Title Units
ANTHR 1 Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3
ANTHR 2 Introduction to Archaeology/
Prehistory 3
Plus nine (9) units selected from the following:
ANTHR 5 American Indian History and
Culture (3)
ART 8A Ethnic Arts of Middle America (3)
48 or 49 with approval of division
dean 9
Total Required Units: 18 AMECH 204ABCD Ethnic Arts of Middle America 3
Total Required Units: 18
Group 1
Select at least one course from each of the following areas.
Basic or Intermediate Design
Color Dynamics
Total Required Units (Minimum): 35 Recommended:
AFRAM 10, Sociology of African-Americans (3)
AFRAM 12, Psychology of African-American (3) For Associate Degree General Education requirements, refer to page 75.
*Course is cross listed. Students will receive credit for one course only.
+A higher level English or Math class may be substituted for this course
**ATECH 11 is a prerequisite for ATECH 24. ATECH 11 and ATECH 12 are
*+Not open for credit to students who have completed Nutr 31 at Laney
College.
***Not open for credit to students who have completed Nutr 31 at Laney
College.
++Not open for credit to students who have completed Nutr 31 at Laney
College.
*++Not open for credit to students who have completed Nutr 31 at Laney
College. *When the Accounting major is applied to the Associate Degree, these
additional courses are required.
**Math 201 or 210ABCD or a more advanced Math course may be substituted
for Bus 202.
***Engl 1A or 201A or 201B may be substituted for Bus 201.
+Course may be applied to Associate Degree General Education requirement.
For Associate Degree General Education requirements, refer to page
75. Engine Performance
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
ENGINE PERFORMANCE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
(ADJUS) The Administration of Justice program serves those who wish to train for a
career in a field associated with the administration of criminal justice,
those who wish to prepare for transfer to a four-year institution, and
those who are currently employed in an Administration of Justice agency and
who seek training for career advancement. There are two majors in the Administration of Justice program, Police
Science and Corrections, both of which are offered for the Associate degree
and the certificate. To qualify for the AA degree in either major, students
must satisfactorily complete the Major course requirements with grade "C"
or better in each course. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon
satisfactory completion of the minimum 30-32 units specified for the degree
major (excluding the 9 additional units also required for the major). The
Associate degree programs may be completed in four semesters, while the
certificate programs may be completed in two semesters. POLICE SCIENCE THE POLICE SCIENCE MAJOR PROVIDES PRACTICAL AND TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO
MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL LEVELS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE
INTERESTED IN CAREERS AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WITH RESPONSIBILITIES OF
ENSURING THE SECURITY OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND MAINTAINING SOCIAL ORDER
ACCORDING TO THE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM. SOME RESPONSIBILITIES OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS INCLUDE ENFORCING LAWS AND DETECTING AND ARRESTING
VIOLATORS OF THE LAW, CRIME PREVENTION, AND PROTECTING LIFE AND PROPERTY. Certificate of Completion Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units
ADJUS 21 Introduction to Administration of Justice 3
ADJUS 22 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
ADJUS 23 Principles and Procedures of the Justice
System 3
ADJUS 24 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3
ADJUS 25 Community Relations 3
ENGL 201A* Preparation for Composition and
Reading (4)
or
ENGL 1A Composition and Reading (4) 4
ENGL 201B* Preparation for Composition and
Reading (4)
or
ENGL 1B Composition and Reading (4) 4
HLTED 1 Exploring Health Issues 3
PSYCH 1A Introduction to General Psychology (3)
or
PSYCH 10 Psychology and Life: Basic Principles (3) 3
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology (3)
or
SOC 2 Social Problems (3) 3
Total Required Units for Certificate: 32 Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units
Certificate Course Requirements: 32
Select a minimum of 9 units from the following:
ADJUS 51 Juvenile Law and Procedure (3)
ADJUS 52 Traffic Control and the Law (3)
ADJUS 53 Criminal Identification (3)
ADJUS 56 Criminal Investigation (3)
ADJUS 57 Report Writing for Public Safety
Personnel (2)
ADJUS 59 Patrol Procedures (3)
ADJUS 60 Police Administration (3)
ADJUS 63 Introduction to Corrections (3)
COSER 10 Community Resources and Social
Policy (3)
COSER 16A Communication: Theory and
Practice (2-3)
COSER 16B Communication: Families in Crisis (3)
COSER 24 Human Development (3)
COSER 41 Substance Abuse and the Law (3) 9
Total Required Units for Degree Major: 41 *Engl 201A and 201B are not transferable; Engl 1A and 1B are required for
transfer. Recommended:
Afram 10, Sociology of African-Americans (3)
Afram 12, Psychology of African-American (3)
Afram 16, Administration of Criminal Justice and Minority Communities (3)
Afram 19, Racism in America (3-4)
or
M/Lat 6, Racism in America (3-4)
Afram 32, African-American History: 1945 to Present (3-4)
Comm 20, Interpersonal Communication Skills (3)
Comm 45, Public Speaking (3) CORRECTIONS THE CORRECTIONS MAJOR PROVIDES PREPARATORY INSTRUCTION NECESSARY FOR
PERSONS WHO WISH ENTRY INTO FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS FOR CAREERS AS
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, COUNSELORS OR PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICERS WITH
FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES. ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT MAY BE
AVAILABLE AFTER SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE OR
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS. Certificate of Completion Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units
ADJUS 21 Introduction to Administration of Justice 3
ADJUS 22 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
ADJUS 23 Principles and Procedures of the Justice
System 3
ADJUS 24 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3
ADJUS 25 Community Relations 3
ADJUS 63 Introduction to Corrections 3
ENGL 201A* Preparation for Composition and
Reading (4)
or
ENGL 1A Composition and Reading (4) 4
ENGL 201B* Preparation for Composition and
Reading (4)
or
ENGL 1B Composition and Reading (4) 4
PSYCH 1A Introduction to General Psychology (3)
or
PSYCH 10 Psychology and Life: Basic Principles (3) 3
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology (3)
or
SOC 2 Social Problems (3) 3
Total Required Units for Certificate: 32 Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units
Certificate Course Requirements: 32
Select a minimum of 9 units from the following:
ADJUS 51 Juvenile Law and Procedure (3)
ADJUS 56 Criminal Investigation (3)
COSER 10 Community Resources and Social
Policy (3)
COSER 16A Communication: Theory and
Practice (2-3)
COSER 16B Communication: Families in Crisis (3)
COSER 22 Social Psychology of Substance
Abuse (3)
COSER 24 Human Development (3)
COSER 41 Substance Abuse and the Law (3)
COSER 42 Counseling Skills and Substance
Abuse (3) 9
Total Required Units for Degree Major: 41 *Note: Engl 201A and 201B are not transferable; Engl 1A and 1B are required
for transfer. Recommended:
Afram 10, Sociology of African-Americans (3)
Afram 12, Psychology of African-Americans (3)
Afram 16, Administration of Criminal Justice and Minority Communities (3)
Afram 19, Racism in America (3-4)
or
M/Lat 6, Racism in America (3-4)
Afram 32, African-American History: 1945 to Present (3-4)
Comm 20, Interpersonal Communication Skills (3)
Comm 45, Public Speaking (3) ADJUS 21
Introduction to Administration of Justice
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC
(CAN AJ 2)
History and philosophy of administration of justice in America:
Recapitulation of system; identification of various subsystems; role
expectations and their interrelationships; theories of crime, punishment,
and rehabilitation; ethics; and education and training for professionalism.
2105.00
AA/AS area 2 ADJUS 22
Concepts of Criminal Law
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC
(CAN AJ 4)
Historical development and philosophy of law and constitutional provisions:
Classification of crime, legal research, study of case law, and concepts of
law as a social force. 2105.00
AA/AS area 2 ADJUS 23
Prin