Administration of Justice

ADM 100: Introduction to the Administration of Justice

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in ADM 100 or ADM 100H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

This course explores the roots of our current justice system and the interaction of its various subsystems (law enforcement/prosecution, judicial, and corrections). It emphasizes the organizational structure and legal consideration relevant to each subsystem. Topics include the origin of law, theories of crime causation, criminal procedure, and sentencing philosophies and alternatives. The course also introduces students to sources of criminal justice information and statistics. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for ADM 100/100H, or ADM/SOC 105.

ADM 100H: Introduction to the Administration of Justice (Honors)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in ADM 100 or ADM 100H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

This course explores the roots of our current justice system and the interaction of its various subsystems (law enforcement/prosecution, judicial, and corrections) to each other and to the overall social system. It emphasizes the organizational structure and legal consideration relevant to each subsystem. Topics include the origin of law, theories of crime causation, criminal law, criminal procedure, and sentencing philosophies and alternatives. The course also introduces students to the research methodology and sources of information/statistics relevant to the discipline. As an honors course, it provides a rigorous and enriched opportunity for highly motivated students to lead seminar-like discussions and to conduct in-depth research and interviews about criminal-justice-related issues. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for ADM 100/100H, or ADM/SOC 105.

ADM 105: Introduction to Justice Studies

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in ADM 105 or SOC 105.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of justice studies. Explores social, economic, and criminal justice issues by means of sociological, philosophical, and legal perspectives and methodologies. Students will critically assess the obstacles and opportunities central to the pursuit of justice in the United States and abroad. Topics of analysis may include formal legal systems, institutionalization of injustice, environmental justice, and genocide. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for ADM 100/100H, or ADM/SOC 105.

ADM 106: Introduction to Terrorism and Homeland Security

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

The course provides an introduction to terrorism around the world, to include its historical development from state sponsorship to a mode of conflict employed by subnational groups. Various theories of conflict and behavior will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on both international and domestic groups that impact the U.S., to include their histories, ideologies, motivation, funding, and operational methods. Current threats to the U.S. will be assessed especially as they relate to the use of weapons of mass destruction, suicide/homicide bombings, and cyber terrorism. The U.S. military, intelligence, and law enforcement responses to the current threat will be examined in terms of their effectiveness and the impact they have had on civil liberties, human rights issues, and homeland security.

ADM 200: Concepts of Criminal Law

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

The course explores the basic concepts of criminal law to include its philosophy and development, elements of a crime, inchoate offenses, and capacities and defenses. The course will cover specific violations and legal issues related to crimes against persons, property crimes, organized crime, white collar crime, environmental crime, public safety and terrorism offenses, alcohol and drug offenses, and offenses against justice and public administration.

ADM 210: Criminal Procedures

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

The course explores the basic concepts of criminal procedure with special emphasis on constitutional principles that apply to investigative techniques involving search and seizure, electronic surveillance, temporary detention, arrest, identification procedures, and interrogation. In addition, legal issues will be covered that relate to initial entry into the judicial system, pre-trial, sentencing, punishment, appeal, and post conviction relief.

ADM 220: Criminal Evidence

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

This course focuses on the various types of evidence and the rules governing admissibility in criminal proceedings, with emphasis on the Federal Rules of Evidence and the California Evidence Code. Topics include relevance, materiality, witness testimony, hearsay, impeachment, competence, chain of custody, and privileges. The admissibility of evidence related to confessions, searches, in/out of court identifications, and other investigative techniques are also discussed, to include the criminal processes where admissibility is determined.

ADM 230: Police Community Relations

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

This course examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the police in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse, multicultural population. The course addresses the role that race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, social class, and culture play in shaping these relationships. Special topics include crime prevention, restorative justice, use of force, police corruption, ethics and integrity, conflict resolution and community-oriented policing programs. Strategies for improving rapport between the police and the community will be explored to include the development of enhanced communication skills.

ADM 240: Written and Oral Communication in the Administration of Justice

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

The course focuses on the written and oral communication skills necessary for success in the criminal justice system. Incident report writing, interview/interrogation documentation, and note taking are all emphasized. Oral communication skills related to voluntary citizen contact, crisis intervention, custodial situations, and testimony are identified and developed.

ADM 250: Police Field Operations

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

This course focuses on the duties and responsibilities of patrol officers, emphasizing commonly encountered tactical situations, techniques employed to address those situations, and the legal authorities related to such actions. Communication skills and the officer's participation in the criminal justice system from investigation to trial are discussed.

ADM 260: Organized Crime, Vice, and Narcotics

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

This course traces the origins and evolution of domestic and transnational organized criminal enterprises including gang activity. Emphasis will be placed upon the illicit business of organized crime concentrating primarily on drug trafficking and other vice activities. The course will explore organized crime's influence on society, law enforcement, and world politics.

ADM 270: Crime and Delinquency

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

This course focuses on the most significant types of criminal and delinquent behavior of juvenile offenders and the major theories and factors that may explain such behavior. This course examines relevant crime control strategies, treatment and rehabilitation programs, and the criminal justice processes applicable to juvenile procedures.

ADM 280: Criminal Investigation

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

The course focuses on the fundamentals of criminal investigations, to include investigative techniques relevant to particular types of crime, such as data base searches, fingerprint/DNA collection, other scientific evidence, surveillances, lineups/showups, photo spreads, interviews, interrogations, physical searches, and the relevant legal consideration related to such techniques. Crime scene management to include chain of custody issues and available scientific tests are reviewed, with emphasis on recording, collecting, and preserving physical evidence. The importance of documentation and preparation for testimony at various legal proceedings is emphasized.

ADM 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: Complete 6 units at MCC prior to internship; permission of instructor and department chair required.
Corequisite: Must currently be enrolled in 3 units and complete 60 hours of non-paid or 75 hours of paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(2105.00)

Individualized study linking classroom learning to the workplace. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 12 units.)

ADM 293: Topics in Administration of Justice

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of ADM 293, ADM 296.
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community. Non-transfer topics only.

ADM 296: Topics in Administration of Justice

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of ADM 293, ADM 296.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community.

ADM 298: Directed Studies in Administration of Justice

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours. (2105.00)

Individualized study, project, or research in area of particular interest to the student and not included in the regular courses of the college. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 3 units.)

ADM 299: Cooperative Work Experience--Occupational

Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Students must be employed in a position directly related to their declared major and must complete 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of non-paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(2105.00)

For students whose work is directly related to their major. To participate in occupational cooperative work experience education, students must be employed in a position directly related to their declared major and undertake new or expanded responsibilities at their work site. Students must develop one learning objective for each unit of credit in which they enroll and they must complete 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of non-paid work per unit of credit. A maximum of four units of occupational work experience may be earned each semester and a combined maximum of 16 units of occupational and general work experience may be earned during community college attendance and applied as electives toward graduation. Students may receive G.I. Bill benefits for work experience only if required for their specific program. (May be repeated three times.)

ADM 915: Field Evidence Technician

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate. Current employment with accredited law enforcement agency.
Laboratory 5 hours. (2105.00)

This course deals with identification, collection, protection, and presentation of physical evidence in practical hands-on exercises. This course meets P.O.S.T. standards established for Field Evidence Technician. Offered pass/no pass only. (May be repeated.)

ADM 996: Specialized Topics in Administration of Justice

Units: 3
Prerequisites: P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate. Current employment with accredited law enforcement agency.
Lecture 3 hours. (2105.00)

Study of specialized topics relevant to sworn law enforcement personnel. Course content and number of hours approved on an annual basis by Peace Officers Standards and Training. Offered credit/no credit only. (May be repeated three times with different content.)