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 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/ADM 100H, or ADM 105/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.
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/ADM 100H, or ADM 105/SOC 105.

ADM 105: Introduction to Justice Studies

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in 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/ADM 100H, or ADM 105/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 107: Introduction to Computer/Digital Forensics

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

This course introduces students to computer/digital crime and abuse and the methods used to properly conduct a computer/digital forensics investigation. Designed for law enforcement investigators, corporate security officials, and network and computer security administrators, the course includes an overview of computer/digital forensics as a profession; the computer investigation process and related legal issues; the type and frequency of computer/digital-related crime; a basic overview of the Internet, networks, and network infrastructure protection; operating systems, data and disk structures, data acquisition and analysis, and technical writing; and a survey of computer/digital forensics tools.

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: None
Corequisite: Complete 60 non-paid or 75 paid hours of work per unit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(2105.00)

This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.

ADM 296: Topics in Administration of Justice

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
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 Study in Administration of Justice

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor and department chair approval and successful completion of 12 units of college work with at least a 3.0 grade-point average.
Repeatability Rule: May be taken for a total of 3 units.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours. (2105.00)

This course provides an opportunity for students to pursue a special area of interest in order to achieve specific goals beyond the scope of existing courses within the discipline. Students work independently and interact directly with an instructor on an individual basis and as prescribed by the Directed Study Agreement.

ADM 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience

Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Employed in a position related to major; complete 60 non-paid or 75 paid hours of work per unit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(2105.00)

Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.