Administration of Justice
Bachelor of Applied Science
Coursework Location(s)
Douglas
Mesa
Nogales
Online - Arizona Online
Online - Global Direct
Pima Community College East
Sierra Vista
Yuma
Areas of Interest
- Law, Policy & Social Justice
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology & Human Behavior
If you have a strong desire to protect your community, a focus on Administration of Justice might be the major for you. Students seeking their Bachelor of Applied Science with an emphasis in Administration of Justice study the foundations of law. They take courses in terrorism, criminal justice, the American judicial system, constitutional rights, law enforcement issues and immigration. The degree prepares students for careers in law enforcement, public safety, military, defense, and social and human services. It also acts as a springboard for those seeking advanced degrees in law, criminology, research and more. The College of Applied Science and Technology offers a seamless transfer pathway to students who are earning their Associate of Applied Science from an Arizona community college.
Sample Courses
- GPSV 313: American Judicial System
- GPSV 461: Civil Liberties and the Constitution
- GPSV 474: Politics of Terrorism
Career Fields
- Law enforcement
- corrections
- Customs
- immigration
- Public safety
- Military
- Defense
- Social services
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Administration of Justice
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
Recommended AAS Pathway
0.00
ENGL 101
3.00
1st Semester Second Language
4.00
AAS Required Course
3.00
AAS Required Course
3.00
AAS Required Course
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102
3.00
AAS Required Course
3.00
AAS Required Course
3.00
2nd Semester Second Language
4.00
AAS Required Math
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
AAS Required Course
3.00
AAS Required Course
3.00
AAS Required Course
3.00
AAS Required Course
3.00
AAS Required Course or elective
2.00
4th Semester
Credits
AAS Required Course
3.00
AAS Required Course
3.00
AAS Required Course
3.00
AAS Required Course
3.00
AAS Required Course or elective
2.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
ENGV 306: Advanced Composition
3.00
GPSV 301: American Political Ideas
3.00
GPSV 313: American Judicial System
3.00
BASV 314: Mathematics for Applied Sciences
3.00
GPSV 302: American Political Institutions
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
BASV 316: Intro Methods of Analysis
3.00
BASV 319 or CYBV 329: Ethics
3.00
GPSV 461: Civil Liberties and the Constitution
3.00
Administration of Justice Elective
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
GPSV 498: Senior Capstone
3.00
Administration of Justice Elective
3.00
Administration of Justice Elective
3.00
GPSV 462: Constitutional Law: Federalism
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00