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Associate of Science - Administration of Justice - Transfer Degree (Optional Co-op)

Los Medanos College — Pittsburg, California, United States

Study Level: Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 10,512
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

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 (LMC) offers an Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer which can be completed in 2 to 3 years by a full-time student. The program student learning outcomes or competencies that students will achieve by successfully completing the Associate of Science in Administration for Transfer Degree are: Cite and apply the process of substantive and procedural law. Analyze and critique the historical developments of the criminal justice system. Write accurate written reports and demonstrate culturally-sensitive communication skills. Demonstrate a commitment to community diversity through ethical service, law enforcement and order maintenance. Prepare students to take and successfully pass entry-level industry examinations. The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer requires: Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the followingThe Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth requirements. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Administration of Justice major Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Earning a C or better in all courses required for the Administration of Justice major. Students choosing to transfer are strongly encouraged to see an LMC Counselor since four year college requirements vary widely and are subject to change.

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Credential: 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 10,512
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 1 December 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, California, United States

2700 East Leland Road

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The Contra Costa Community College District values academic freedom, the freedom of faculty and students to pursue knowledge without constraint and to explore the life of the mind and express observations in an open, responsible, and respectful academic environment. Only in such a free environment can imagination thrive and intellectual skills develop. Institutions of higher learning exist to seek the truth and to serve the common good. Academic freedom must be guarded as a basic right of all people in a free society. The freedom to think, to read, to speak, and to question is necessary for th...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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