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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE | 08-09 CATALOG [REV. 11/08] Administration of Justice & Corrections
Chair: Tim Sweetman (323) 953-4000 ext. 2753 • HH12 www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/law/index.html
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Associate of Arts:
Administration of Justice
Certificates:
Administration of Justice
Administration of Justice - Specializing in Forensics
Skill Certificates:
Correctional Officer Training
Evidence Specialist/Evidence Technician
Fingerprint Classification
Firearms Training
Private Investigations
The Administration of Justice programs are designed to prepare students to enter careers as Police Officers, Deputy Sheriffs; Highway Patrol Offices; Forensic Specialists; Police Assistants; Fingerprint Experts; Custodial Officers; Probation/Parole Officers; Private Investigators; Insurance Investigators and Financial Investigators with private agencies. The programs are “hands-on” oriented to expose students to the fundamental concepts and tasks of law enforcement and ready them for employment. Additionally, our graduates are better prepared for the qualification and screening process required to enter law enforcement academies such as the Los Angeles Police Department Academy. Internship opportunities include: Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, District Attorneys Office, Coroner’s Office and Probation/Parole Offices.
In addition to being in high demand with plentiful opportunities for advancement, law enforcement professionals earn strong salaries. Officers typically earn more than support personnel. Patrol officers, on average, earn from $51,000 and $64,000.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Associate in Arts Degree
Career or Transfer Program
The Administration of Justice curriculum is offered by the Law Department to students who are interested in a career as a law enforcement officer or in a related field.
To complete Graduation Requirements “Plan B” for the Associate degree, 36 units of the courses listed below must be completed. Students must take the core units in Administration of Justice and may choose a specialization area such as: Correction Institutional Officer Training, Evidence Technician/Forensics or Private Investigation.
Students planning to transfer should take the core units. Consult with a College counselor for specific general education requirements and/or Graduation Requirements under “Plan A” for the Associate degree
Students who have successfully completed academic training with local or state law enforcement agencies may receive Los Angeles City College credit for their Academy courses. These college credits may be applied toward a certificate in Administration of Justice or toward an Associate in Arts degree. These courses also transfer to CSULA as lower division requirements in the Criminal Justice major.
COURSES UNITS
Administration of Justice 1.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 2.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 3.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 5.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 180................................................................3
Administration of Justice 382................................................................3
Sub Total............................................................................................... 18
PLUS 15 units from ONE of the following specialty certificates below:
Correctional Officer Training Skills Certificate
Corrections 1...................................................................................... 3
Corrections 2...................................................................................... 3
Corrections 5...................................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 14............................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 16............................................................. 3
(Plus three (3) units of electives)
- OR -
Evidence Specialist/Evidence Technician
Administration of Justice 5 (CORE).................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 180 (CORE)...................................................3
Administration of Justice 379................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 380................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 396................................................................. 3
(Plus nine (9) units of electives)
-- OR -
Private Investigations Skills Certificate
Administration of Justice 5.................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 14...................................................................3
Administration of Justice 180.................................................................3
Administration of Justice 396.................................................................3
Administration of Justice 413.................................................................3
(Plus nine (9) units of electives)
List of Elective Units
Administration of Justice 4.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 6.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 8.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 14................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 16................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 39................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 60................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 62................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 379................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 380................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 381................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 390................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 391................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 396................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 413................................................................. 3
Students may select "PLAN A" or “Plan B” general education requirements to graduate.
PLAN A: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan A is designed for transfer to a four-year college or university. However, requirements vary depending upon the individual institution. Please consult with a counselor for the specific requirements of the university you plan to attend.
3-6 Units English Composition
6-9 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
9 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
(Math 115 or higher or passing score on Los Angeles Community College District Math competency exam)
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
| CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS |
Administration of Justice
Certificate
The Certificate in Administration of Justice is designed to help prepare students to meet the employment requirements of law enforcement agencies or related fields including private investigations. To qualify for a certificate, a student must complete the 18 core units described above plus 18 units from the listed electives equaling 36 units with a satisfactory grade of “C” or better in each course. The certificate will be issued by the Law Department upon application of the student with the department. Courses my be submitted with department chair’s approval.
COURSES UNITS
Administration of Justice 1 (CORE)...................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 2 (CORE)...................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 3 (CORE)...................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 4........................................................................3
Administration of Justice 5 (CORE)...................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 8....................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 14..................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 16..................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 60..................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 62..................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 67..................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 180 (CORE)...................................................3
Administration of Justice 379.................................................................. .3
Administration of Justice 380................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 381................................................................. ..3
Administration of Justice 382 (CORE).....................................................3
Administration of Justice 390.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 391.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 396.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 413.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice -
specializing in forensics
Certificate
The Administration of Justice curriculum offers a specialty in forensics for students who are interested in a career in law enforcement, as an officer, criminalist, or as a civilian employee with duties as an evidence technician, fingerprint specialist, property custodian, or police assistant who investigates traffic accidents and writes reports. This program in Forensics is designed to help prepare students to meet the employment requirements of law enforcement agencies or private firms. It is also intended to provide students interested in the criminalist field (crime lab) with ”hands-on” training by criminalists as well as direct contact with these professionals as a counseling tool. Courses may be substituted with department chair’s approval.
To qualify for a certificate, a student must complete 39 units from the Forensic Option, within the Administration of Justice program, with a satisfactory grade or better in each course. The certificate will be issued by the Law Department upon application by the student with the department.
COURSES UNITS
Administration of Justice 1.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 3.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 5.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 14..................................................................3
Administration of Justice 16..................................................................3
Administration of Justice 180................................................................3
Administration of Justice 379................................................................3
Administration of Justice 380................................................................3
Administration of Justice 62..................................................................3
Administration of Justice 391................................................................3
Administration of Justice 396................................................................3
Photography 10 or Administration of Justice 2*.................................3
*If your career goal is Police Officer, take Administration of Justice 2. If your career goal is Evidence Specialist or other specialist, take Photography 10.
Total Units...................................................................................... 36
correctional officer training
Skill Certificate
This certificate is designed for students interested in employment in corrections-City Jailers, County Custody Assistants, State Prison Correctional Officers, Probation Officers and Parole Officers. Specialized training in the different correctional institutions, inmate rights, and inmate supervision will provide students with the knowledge that will enhance employment opportunities and career goals.
COURSES UNITS
Corrections 1...................................................................................... 3
Corrections 2...................................................................................... 3
Corrections 5...................................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 14............................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 16............................................................. 3
Total Units...................................................................................... 15
evidence specialist/evidence technician
Skill Certificate
The Forensics curriculum provides training for students interested in a career as an Evidence Specialist/Evidence Technician or related fields such as a police assistant. Students completing the Skill Certificate program will be qualified to assume a variety of employment opportunities in crime scene investigations with Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
COURSES UNITS
Administration of Justice 5.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 180................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 379................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 380................................................................. 3
Administration of Justice 396................................................................. 3
Total Units...................................................................................... 15
finger print classification
Skill Certificate
Upon completion of the fingerprint classification course, students will receive a certificate that qualifies them to take the state fingerprint examination, which is required for the position of Finger Identification Expert. This course is approved by the California State Chancellor’s Office.
COURSES UNITS
Administration of Justice 62............................................................3
Total Units....................................................................................... 3
FIREARMS TRAINING SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Skill Certificate
This certificate is designed to give AJ students firearm skills through our FATS system (Firearms Training System). Expertise is this system is a must for those students interested in a career as a police officer. One course is required for the certificate (AJ 382).
COURSES UNITS
Administration of Justice 382......................................................... 3
Total Units....................................................................................... 3
private investigations
Skill Certificate
This certificate is designed to give those students interested in private investigations the necessary skills to perform the needed work for private investigation firms, insurance companies, state agencies, business and others. Traffic accident investigations and identity crime investigations such as: driver license, credit card, and Social Security are examples of topics that will be covered in this program.
COURSES UNITS
Administration of Justice 5.................................................................... 3
Administration of Justice 14..................................................................3
Administration of Justice 180................................................................3
Administration of Justice 396................................................................3
Administration of Justice 413............................................................... 3
Total Units...................................................................................... 15
| COURSE DESCRIPTIONS |
Also see “Law”
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 1
Introduction to Administration of Justice
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Philosophy and history of law enforcement, overview of crime criminal justice problems, including community relations: Organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, survey of professional career opportunities; and qualifications required for entry into a career in Administration of Justice.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 2
Concepts of Criminal Law
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
An introduction to the basic principles of the development of the law and legal systems. This includes the evolution of the English common law, with special emphasis on the most frequently used sections of the California Penal Code by police officers. Topics covered will include the substantive law; classifications of crimes; legal research; and legal controls on social conduct.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3
Legal Aspects of Evidence
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence; Constitutional considerations of the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court; and the kinds and degrees of evidence and the judicial decisions interpreting individual rights in a criminal trial.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 4
Principles and Procedures of the Justice System
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Legal processes from pre-arrest through trial, sentencing and correctional procedures; a review of criminal law and legal concepts governing police behavior; conceptual interpretations of constitutional principles of the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 14th Amendments to the Constitution and their application to law enforcement officers.
UC limit: One course from Administration of Justice 1, 4.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 5
Criminal Investigation
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Fundamentals of investigation, crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, modus operandi, sources of information, interviews and interrogation, follow-up, and case preparation.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 6
Patrol Procedures
3 UNITS - (CSU)
The history and development of patrol philosophy; planning for field activities to include functions of patrol traffic, and other preliminary investigative duties of the field officers and the handling of civil and domestic disturbances and other community crime incident.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 8
Juvenile Procedures
3 UNITS - (CSU)
An introduction to major types of criminal behavior, characteristics of offenders factors which contribute to crime and delinquency; the criminal process: The function of law enforcement: the youthful; the courts, probation, and other institutions; changes in juvenile crime control and treatment process, the role of society.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 14
Report Writing for Law Enforcement
3 UNITS - (CSU)
This course concentrates on the study of written reports used by law enforcement agencies. Practice in organizing and presenting factual material with clarity, definiteness and conciseness is emphasized.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 16
Recruitment Selection Process
3 UNITS - (CSU)
This course provides an in-depth coverage of the selection process for employment in a law enforcement agency. Special emphasis is given to the written exam, oral interview, agility exam, background investigation and academy training. The civil service procedure is reviewed and explained.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 39
Probation and Parole
3 UNITS - (CSU)
This course will concentrate on the background, structures and procedures of Probation and Parole including the juvenile and criminal court process. The relationship to law enforcement and corrections will be investigated.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 60
Arrest, Search and Seizure
3 UNITS - (CSU)
A comprehensive study of the laws of search and seizure, with special emphasis on procedural law as applied by police officers. The U.S. and California Supreme Courts procedures and role will be reviewed with an emphasis on the legal, constitutional and political aspects for law enforcement officers.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 62
Fingerprint Classification
3 UNITS – (CSU)
A practical course designed to cover the technical aspects of fingerprinting. Topics will include pattern interpretation, classification, taking and lifting of prints, and searching and filing procedures. Times will be devoted to laboratory work in the classroom.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 67
Community Relations I
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
This course treats current aspects and problems of police community relations. Topics covered are the police image, crisis areas, organization for police-community relations activities, groups and law enforcement, the press, training in police-community relations programming, role of the individual officer, police-community relations of the future.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 180
Criminalistics
3 UNITS - (CSU)
This course concentrates on the detection, inspection and interpretation of crime scene evidence. Forensic videos highlight the techniques used for accurate interpretation as well as give an insight into crime lab procedures. “Hands-on” application is a vital part of this class.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 314
Forensic Psychology
1 UNIT - (A)
Co-requisite: Must be taken with Psychology 38 – 2 units both together equaling 3 units of credit.
This fascinating area of forensic will primarily concentrate on the psychological aspect of the accused, the victim and the legal system. Special areas of interest include criminal profiling, lie detection, interrogation, jury selection, insanity, battered women syndrome and rape trauma syndrome.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 379
Advanced Criminalistics-Forensics I
3 UNITS - (A)
This course will concentrate on three areas of Forensics: Serology, Trace Evidence and Crime Scene Photography using a “hands-on” approach. Students will learn to identify and collect evidence, and learn the techniques used by crime lab criminalists to analyze evidence.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 380
Advanced Criminalistics – Forensics II
3 UNITS - (A)
This course will concentrate on three areas of Forensics: Narcotics, Fingerprints, and Blood Spatter Analysis using a “Hands-on” approach. Students will learn to identify and collect evidence and learn the techniques used by crime lab criminalists.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 381
Law Enforcement Internship
3 UNITS - (A)
This course will enable students to gain first hand knowledge of their chosen career within the criminal justice systems, obtain letters of reference and learn special employment/ educational opportunities.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 382
Introduction to the Firearms Training System
3 UNITS - (A)
This five week course uses a computer simulator to test student’s abilities and reaction in shooting scenarios. Students will be placed in “real life” type situations and must determine to “shoot or don’t shoot.”
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 391
Firearms Evidence Analysis
3 UNITS - (A)
A forensic course dealing with firearms and cartridge identification. This class offers a “Hands-on” approach through the use of experiments and microscopic comparisons.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 396
Traffic Collision Investigation
3 UNITS - (A)
This class will concentrate on investigating traffic collisions by identifying and interpreting forensic evidence as well as diagramming and measuring scenes. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding vehicle and pedestrian dynamics (behavior) associated after a collision.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 413
Financial Crimes Investigations
3 UNITS - (A)
This course will concentrate on the criminal and civil investigation techniques in dealing with the highly technical field of financial crimes. Topics include: forgery, credit card fraud, financial scams, fake identification fraud, computer fraud, Internet crimes and identification fraud (Social Security number). A must for students interested in law enforcement, private investigations and state investigation agencies.
CORRECTIONS 1
Introduction to Corrections
3 UNITS – (CSU)
Basic course dealing with the nature of correctional work; aims and objectives of correctional administration; probation and practices; skills, knowledge and attitudes required for employment in this field; types of institutions and services; career opportunities.
CORRECTIONS 2
Corrections Institutions
3 UNITS – (CSU)
A study of the organization and programming used in juvenile and correctional institutions including their history and development.
CORRECTIONS 5
Legal Aspects of Corrections
3 UNITS – (A)
This course concentrates on the legal aspects of corrections in regards to prisoner rights. It references Title 5 requirements involving the prisoners’ rights to legal services, medical care, confinement, disciplinary hearings, and visitation rights.
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