Contact the Administration of Justice Studies Department
Department Phone
480-461-7080
This program is part of the Administration of Justice Studies Department.

If you’ve always been interested in the criminal justice system, criminology, or forensic science, consider enrolling in the Administration of Justice program. This program will prepare you for a career in crime scene investigation, corrections, law enforcement, homeland security, and public safety.
The program offers a comprehensive education in the study of the criminal justice process, including law enforcement, courts, probation, parole, security, and criminology. You will also learn community policing, evidence technology, how the principles of criminal justice laws have evolved, and so much more.
Make it happen today with the Administration of Justice Program!
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion and Associate Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates or degrees is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
Certificates
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
Name | Type | Title | Courses |
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Certificate of Completion | CCL | Administration of Justice | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Corrections | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Fingerprint Identification and Photography | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Homeland Security | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Law Enforcement | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Legal Studies | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Victimology | Pathway Map |
Degrees
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
Name | Type | Title | Courses |
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Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Administration of Justice Studies | Pathway Map |
Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Forensic Science | Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Administration of Justice program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Bailiffs
$34,928 Show expanded career information for Bailiffs
Coroners
$65,398 Show expanded career information for Coroners
Correctional Officers and Jailers
$42,695 Show expanded career information for Correctional Officers and Jailers
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
$89,711 Show expanded career information for Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
Fish and Game Wardens
$44,499 Show expanded career information for Fish and Game Wardens
Forensic Science Technicians
$61,444 Show expanded career information for Forensic Science Technicians
Intelligence Analysts
$89,711 Show expanded career information for Intelligence Analysts
Judicial Law Clerks
$42,493 Show expanded career information for Judicial Law Clerks
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
$37,754 Show expanded career information for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Mental Health Counselors
$44,811 Show expanded career information for Mental Health Counselors
Police Detectives
$89,711 Show expanded career information for Police Detectives
Police Identification and Records Officers
$89,711 Show expanded career information for Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Patrol Officers
$73,450 Show expanded career information for Police Patrol Officers
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
$41,626 Show expanded career information for Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Security Guards
$27,787 Show expanded career information for Security Guards
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
$44,811 Show expanded career information for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Supervisors of Police and Detectives
$105,483 Show expanded career information for Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Transit and Railroad Police
$78,473 Show expanded career information for Transit and Railroad Police
Financial Aid
You can get a high-quality, affordable education. MCC’s low tuition rates and various financial aid opportunities make it possible. Explore federal and state grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, student loans, and other options today.
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