Program Information
Learn more about the Administration of Justice program.
Course Sequence
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Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Type
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Academic Plan
- Administration of Justice Studies (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 3181
- Total Credits Required
- Catalog Year
- 2026-2027
- Available Online
- Yes
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Critical course Gateway course | IAM, SB | 3 | |
| AJS123 | Ethics and the Administration of Justice | Critical course | AHM, HU | 3 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | See below | 3 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS109 | Substantive Criminal Law | 3 | |||
| AJS240 | The Correction Function | 3 | |||
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Any higher approved general education course in the Mathematics area | MA | 3–6 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | COM225 recommended for transfer. | SB, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 | |||
| AJS225 | Criminology | SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| AJS200 or AJS/EMT/FSC258 |
Current Issues In Criminal Justice or Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety | SB, SCB or C, SB | 3 | ||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | FOR105 OR FOR106 Recommended | SG or SQ | 4 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | See below | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS212 | Juvenile Justice Procedures | 3 | |||
| AJS260 | Procedural Criminal Law | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | See below | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | See below | 3–4 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 0–3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 0–3 |
Restricted Electives
Complete twelve to thirteen (12-13) credits from the course options below. Some of these options fulfill requirements for one or more related certificates of completion (CCLs). Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS113 | Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices | 3 | |||
| AJS119 | Computer Applications in Justice Studies | 3 | |||
| AJS/FSC139 | Emergency Response to Terrorism | Fulfills the requirements for the Homeland Security (5322N) | 3 | ||
| AJS/FSC147 | Emergency Preparedness | Fulfills the requirements for the Homeland Security (5322N) | 3 | ||
| AJS/FSC148 | Fundamentals of Emergency Management | Fulfills the requirements for the Homeland Security (5322N) | 3 | ||
| AJS/FSC149 | Hazard Mitigation | Fulfills the requirements for the Homeland Security (5322N) | 3 | ||
| AJS162 | Domestic Violence | Fulfills the requirements for the Victimology certificate (5392N) | 3 | ||
| AJS195 | International and Domestic Terrorism | Fulfills the requirements for the Homeland Security (5322N) | 3 | ||
| AJS201 | Rules of Evidence | Fulfills the requirements for the Legal Studies certificate (5966N) | 3 | ||
| AJS205 | Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice | Fulfills the requirements for the Corrections certificate (5776N), the Law Enforcement certificate (5987N), and the Legal Studies certificate (5966N) | 3 | ||
| AJS210 | Constitutional Law | Fulfills the requirements for the Legal Studies certificate (5966N) | 3 | ||
| AJS255 | Mental Health Conditions and the Criminal Justice System | Fulfills the requirements for the Corrections certificate (5776N) and the Victimology certificate (5392N) | 3 | ||
| AJS270 | Community Relations | SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | Fulfills the requirements for the Corrections certificate (5776N) and the Law Enforcement certificate (5987N) | 3 | ||
| AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | Fulfills the requirements for the Crime Scene Investigation (5964) and Fingerprint Identification and Photography (5010N) | 1 | ||
| AJS+++ | Any AJS Administration of Justice Studies course | Any AJS Administration of Justice Studies course not listed under Required Courses area | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Critical course Gateway course | IAM, SB | 3 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS123 | Ethics and the Administration of Justice | Critical course | AHM, HU | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Any higher approved general education course in the Mathematics area | MA | 3–6 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS109 | Substantive Criminal Law | 3 | |||
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS240 | The Correction Function | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | See below | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | COM225 recommended for transfer. | SB, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 3 | |
| AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS225 | Criminology | SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | FOR105 OR FOR106 Recommended | SG or SQ | 4 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS200 or AJS/EMT/FSC258 |
Current Issues In Criminal Justice or Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety | SB, SCB or C, SB | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | See below | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS212 | Juvenile Justice Procedures | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | See below | 3 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS260 | Procedural Criminal Law | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | See below | 3–4 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Elective | 0–3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 0–3 |
Restricted Electives
Complete twelve to thirteen (12-13) credits from the course options below. Some of these options fulfill requirements for one or more related certificates of completion (CCLs). Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS113 | Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices | 3 | |||
| AJS119 | Computer Applications in Justice Studies | 3 | |||
| AJS/FSC139 | Emergency Response to Terrorism | Fulfills the requirements for the Homeland Security (5322N) | 3 | ||
| AJS/FSC147 | Emergency Preparedness | Fulfills the requirements for the Homeland Security (5322N) | 3 | ||
| AJS/FSC148 | Fundamentals of Emergency Management | Fulfills the requirements for the Homeland Security (5322N) | 3 | ||
| AJS/FSC149 | Hazard Mitigation | Fulfills the requirements for the Homeland Security (5322N) | 3 | ||
| AJS162 | Domestic Violence | Fulfills the requirements for the Victimology certificate (5392N) | 3 | ||
| AJS195 | International and Domestic Terrorism | Fulfills the requirements for the Homeland Security (5322N) | 3 | ||
| AJS201 | Rules of Evidence | Fulfills the requirements for the Legal Studies certificate (5966N) | 3 | ||
| AJS205 | Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice | Fulfills the requirements for the Corrections certificate (5776N), the Law Enforcement certificate (5987N), and the Legal Studies certificate (5966N) | 3 | ||
| AJS210 | Constitutional Law | Fulfills the requirements for the Legal Studies certificate (5966N) | 3 | ||
| AJS255 | Mental Health Conditions and the Criminal Justice System | Fulfills the requirements for the Corrections certificate (5776N) and the Victimology certificate (5392N) | 3 | ||
| AJS270 | Community Relations | SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | Fulfills the requirements for the Corrections certificate (5776N) and the Law Enforcement certificate (5987N) | 3 | ||
| AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | Fulfills the requirements for the Crime Scene Investigation (5964) and Fingerprint Identification and Photography (5010N) | 1 | ||
| AJS+++ | Any AJS Administration of Justice Studies course | Any AJS Administration of Justice Studies course not listed under Required Courses area | 3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- AHM = Arts and Humanities
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- FYC = First-Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
- IAM = Institutions of the Americas
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- OCM = Oral Communication
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
- WCM = Written Communication
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at .
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Administration of Justice Studies