Administration of Justice
Associate in Science
Program Details
The Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements necessary for employment in the field of law enforcement at the local, state and federal levels. Some of the occupations in the law enforcement field include Police Officer, Sheriff Officer, Detectives/Criminal Investigator, Correctional Officer, Private Detective/Investigator, Parole Officer, Probation officer, Juvenile Justice Counselor, and Pre-release or Employer Counselor. This degree requires the completion of 24-25 units. At least one half of the units completed must be taken at Fullerton College.
Administration of Justice Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
Compliance Managers
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
Correctional Officers and Jailers
High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 41,750
- High salary: 93,000
- Average salary: 57970
All Careers in Administration of Justice (18)
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 136,550 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Stable | 105,980 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Declining | 93,580 |
| Intelligence Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 93,580 |
| Police Identification and Records Officers | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 93,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Declining | 76,310 |
| Customs and Border Protection Officers | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 76,290 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Stable | 76,290 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 71,470 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 67,440 |
| Quality Control Analysts | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 60,130 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 60,130 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | High school diploma/GED | Declining | 57,970 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of composing written reports related to the legal and criminal justice professions by completing various documents using methods acceptable to industry recognized standards for entry level positions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in law enforcement and operational impact by analyzing crime prevention issues relevant to the justice system and public safety using methods acceptable per industry recognized standards for entry level positions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of criminal law and the judicial process by analyzing various case laws and procedures used in the criminal justice system using methods acceptable per industry recognized standards for entry level positions.