CATALOG 2016/2017 Administration of Justice 69 REPEATABLE COURSES AJ 215 Introduction to Investigation 3 Under certain circumstances, students may repeat courses in which a List B - select two courses (6-7 units): grade of “C” or higher or “CR” or “P” was earned. Effective Fall 2013, Any course from List A not already used 3 many courses in Art, Dance, Drama, Music, and Kinesiology are no SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3 longer eligible for repeatability. Current courses that are repeatable STAT 115 Introduction to Statistics 4 are identified in the course descriptions. For more information about Or course repetition, please see Section 2 of this catalog, “Admissions, MATH 115 Probability and Statistics 4 Registration, and Academic Information.” PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology 3 PHIL 112 Introduction to Logic 3 Total Major Units 18-19 ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE Maximum Units Double-Counted (IGETC/CSU-GE): 0-6 units/0-6 units Required IGETC/CSU-GE Breadth: 37 units/39 units There are excellent and increasing opportunities for men and women Remaining CSU Transferable Electives (IGETC/CSU-GE): 4-11 units/2-9 units in all areas of the administration of justice field. Education and TOTAL DEGREE UNITS 60 training is becoming more important for those who seek careers in criminal justice. This program is designed to provide a solid founda- A.S. IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, OCCUPATIONAL tion of knowledge that will prepare the student for initial employ- (Certificate of Achievement also awarded) ment, advancement, or transfer to a four-year college or university. An Associate in Science degree is awarded for satisfactory perfor- Career Options mance in major courses, as well as completion of general education Border Patrol Agent, California Highway Patrol, Correctional and graduation requirements. A Certificate of Achievement in Counseling, County and State Park Ranger, Court Administration, Administration of Justice is awarded for satisfactory completion of Deputy Sheriff, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Immigration and courses required for the major. Naturalization Service, Law, Paralegal, Police Officer, State Correc- Students wishing to earn a degree or Certificate of Achievement tional Officer in Administration of Justice should be aware that it might take longer Faculty than two years. However, courses are offered on a two-year cycle, and Sandy Boyd with planning, a student can complete a degree and/or Certificate of Department Phone: 415-457-8811, Ext. 8200 Achievement in a two year period. REQUIREMENTS UNITS A.S.-T. IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AJ 110 Introduction to Administration of Justice 3 AJ 111 Criminal Law 3 Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer AJ 113 Criminal Procedures 3 degree (AS-T) AJ 116 Juvenile Law and Procedure 3 This degree is primarily intended for the student who wants to earn a AJ 118 Community and Human Relations 3 degree on the way to transferring to a California State University. AJ 204 Crime and Delinquency 3 To complete the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice AJ 212 Introduction to Evidence 3 for Transfer degree, a student must: AJ 215 Introduction to Investigation 3 1. Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for AJ 220 Vice, Narcotics, and Organized Crime 3 transfer to the California State University, including both of the TOTAL MAJOR UNITS 27 following: • The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE COURSES (AJ) (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements. AJ 110: Introduction to Administration of Justice • A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major 3.0 Units. 3 lecture hrs/wk. No prerequisite. or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college The history and philosophy of justice as it evolved throughout the district. world; in-depth study of the American system and the various 2. Complete all courses in the major with a grade of “C” or better, or subsystems; roles and role expectations of criminal justice agents “P” if the course is taken as “pass/no pass.” in their interrelationships in society; concepts of crime causation, 3. Obtain of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. punishments and rehabilitation; ethics, education, and training for professionalism in the social system. (CSU/UC) REQUIREMENTS UNITS Required Core Courses (6 units): AJ 111: Criminal Law AJ 110 Introduction to Administration of Justice 3 3.0 Units. 3 lecture hrs/wk. No prerequisite. AJ 111 Criminal Law 3 Historical development, philosophy of law and constitutional provi- List A - select two courses (6 units): sions; definitions, classifications of crimes and their applications to AJ 113 Criminal Procedures 3 the system of administration of justice; legal research, review of case AJ 116 Juvenile Law and Procedure 3 law, methodology, and concepts of law as a social force. Explores AJ 212 Introduction to Evidence 3 crimes against persons, property, and the state as a social, religious, and historical ideology. (CSU/UC) 70 American Sign Language MARIN.EDU AJ 113: Criminal Procedures 3.0 Units. 3 lecture hrs/wk. No prerequisite. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Legal processes from prearrest, arrest through trial, sentencing and American Sign Language (ASL) courses are designed to meet the correctional procedures; a review of the history of case and common needs of the Deaf community in the United States and Canada. law; conceptual interpretations of law as reflected in court decisions; American Sign Language is a full natural language at the core of a study of case law methodology and case research as the decisions new literary tradition, in both poetry and theatre. It is an alternative impact the procedures of the justice system. (CSU) language choice for students completing general education humani- ties requirements at College of Marin. AJ 116: Juvenile Law and Procedure 3.0 Units. 3 lecture hrs/wk. No prerequisite. Policy Statement Regarding Sequence of Enrollment in American Sign Language Classes Techniques of handling juvenile offenders and victims; prevention Although students are advised to enroll in language courses and repression of delinquency; diagnosis and referral; organization sequentially, they will not be precluded from enrolling in lower of community resources. Juvenile law and juvenile court procedures. level language classes after completion of more advanced courses. (CSU) Students should be aware, however, that units resulting from the AJ 118: Community and Human Relations lower level courses may not be accepted at transfer institutions as a 3.0 Units. 3 lecture hrs/wk. No prerequisite. part of the required transferring units. The relationship of criminal justice agents and the community; Department Phone: 415-485-9480 causal and symptomatic aspects of community understanding; lack of cooperation and mistrust; study of behavioral causes; ways to AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE COURSES (ASL) develop and maintain amicable relationships. (CSU/UC) AJ 204: Crime and Delinquency ASL 101: Elementary Sign Language I 3.0 Units. 3 lecture hrs/wk. No prerequisite. 4.0 Units. 4 lecture hrs/wk. No prerequisite. An introduction to the major theoretical explanations of criminal This introductory course emphasizes visual readiness skills for behavior; social and economic factors which contribute to crime; recognition and expression of appropriate facial expressions and major typologies of criminal behavior; criminal justice systems and body movements, response to commands, and learning how to research; courts, probation and parole; police and other institutions. visualize the environment. Communicative functions, vocabulary, The course takes a sociological perspective and integrates theories grammar, and cultural aspects of the deaf community are introduced from sociology, criminology, and criminal justice. (CSU/UC) AA/AS and studied. (CSU/UC) AA/AS Area C, CSU Area C-2, IGETC Area Area B, CSU Area D-0 6A: UC Language other than English AJ 212: Introduction to Evidence ASL 102: Elementary Sign Language II 3.0 Units. 3 lecture hrs/wk. No prerequisite. 4.0 Units. 4 lecture hrs/wk. Prerequisite: ASL 101. Origin, development, philosophy, and constitutional basis of A continuation of ASL 101; exchanging information, identifying evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting others, making requests, giving reasons, options, simple directions, arrest, search and seizures; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules and asking for clarification. Discussions revolve around classes, the governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual campus, home, work and transportation, physical descriptions of rights; and case studies viewed from a conceptual level. (CSU) people and objects, general conversation skills, visual perception and specific specialization skills, and the continuation of the cultural AJ 215: Introduction to Investigation study of the deaf community. (CSU/UC) AA/AS Area C, CSU Area 3.0 Units. 3 lecture hrs/wk. No prerequisite. C-2, IGETC Area 3B and 6A: UC Language other than English Fundamentals of investigation; techniques of crime scene search and ASL 110: History and Culture of Deaf People in recording; collection and preservation of physical evidence; modus America operandi processes; sources of information; interview and interroga- tion; follow-up investigation. (CSU) 3.0 Units. 3 lecture hrs/wk. No prerequisite. This course identifies basic anthropological approaches toward the AJ 220: Vice, Narcotics, and Organized Crime