Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsis Administration of Justice Pathway, Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Program Location: Signal Peak, Aravaipa, Maricopa, Superstition Mountain, & San Tan Campuses
Course Objective:
Description: The Administration of Justice AAS Degree prepares students for professional careers in law enforcement, corrections, parole, probation, the judiciary, and juvenile social work. Recommended Proficiencies: Basic reading and writing skills, advanced skills (e.g. ENG 101 and ENG 102) are a part of the degree.
Competencies to be achieved:
* Identify the components of the criminal justice system. (Comprehension Level)
* Identify and define at least five theories of criminal causation. (Comprehension Level)
* Demonstrate the ability to understand the relationship of the legislature and judiciary to the enactment and interpretation of law. (Synthesis Level)
* Demonstrate the ability to understand the criteria for the admissibility of evidence in a criminal trial. (Evaluation Level)
* Identify at least three current trends in how modern police agencies interact with their communities. (Knowledge Level)
* Identify the purposes and roles of Arizona Post. (Knowledge Level)
* Identify the purpose and function of a criminal investigation unit. (Knowledge Level)
* (Comprehension Level) Identify the steps, from arrest through appeal, that a criminal case flows through the criminal justice process.
* Identify and describe the objectives and normal activities of police patrol. (Comprehension Level)
* Identify at least three major police administrative problems common to most police agencies. (Comprehension Level)
* Identify the key points of each of the U.S. Constitutional Amendments 1 through 10 and the 14th as they relate to the rights of a criminal defendant. (Comprehension Level)
* Identify the key concepts of ARS Title 13 and Victims' Rights Legislation in Arizona. (Comprehension Level)
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition (In-State) 60 x $75 = $4,500
Tuition (Out of State) 60 x $150 = $9,000
Additional fees: No additional fees, except books.
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Textbook information will be provided by the course instructors. The listed cost is an estimate and may vary based on course requirements.
A minimum of 60 credits is required for the degree, this translates to approximately 20 courses. On average books may cost $100 per course, so the estimated total cost is $2,000 for books.
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): To be provided by instructors.
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Veronica Duran
Email: veronica.duran@centralaz.edu
Phone number: 520-494-5111
Direct Website link to the program:
https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/AdministrationJusticeAAmap.pdf
Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: None for the program. Employers will vary with what they require.
Other requirements needed: None
Grievance Resolution Policy https://centralaz.edu/student-support-and-care
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
Tuition Refunds | Central Arizona College Calendar
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes.
Career Pathway: Career Pathway: Some courses completed may apply towards bachelor’s degree programs. Some courses completed may apply towards bachelor’s degree programs. Completing the A.A.S. degree and the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements provides a pathway to attend an Arizona public university in the future.
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes. HLC accredited courses are recognized by other educational institutions.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes.
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); https://hlcommission.org?
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA. Not Tracked at this time.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
64
Hours
60
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
No
Training Location(s)
Signal Peak Campus
Local WIB
2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal
Type of Attainment:
A.A.S. Degree
Name of Credential
Administration of Justice Studies Pathway, A.A.
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant; Scholarship
Refund Policy
See Synopsis
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,000.00 See Synopsis.
In-State Tuition
$4,500.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$9,000.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,500.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$11,000.00
