Explore the world of Public Safety Careers!
We hope to help you accomplish your dream of becoming a Police or Highway Patrol Officer,
Deputy Sheriff, Reserve Officer, Forensic Specialist, Dispatcher, Security Professional,
Corrections or Probation Officer, Court Administrator, or Federal Agent!
Grossmont College AOJ Department serves approximately 1,500 students each semester
with degrees and certificates. We also have state certified academies and courses.
Students who choose to complete only the courses required for the major qualify for
a Certificate of
Achievement in Administration of Justice.
Duration
We offer an Associate of Science for Transfer (AAT) Degree designed for students who
are planning a career in Administration of Justice and wish to transfer to a CSU to
complete a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. We also offer the following Associate
of Science (AS) degrees with specialization in the following areas:
-Corrections
-Forensic Technology
-Law Enforcement
-Security Management
These degrees can be earned in 4 semesters if you are a full-time student and prepare
you for transfer to a four-year institution. A certificate of proficiency and certificate
of achievement can be earned in as little as one to two semesters.
For more information, please visit our department webpage: Administration of Justice
Each academic plan below represents one possible pathway for the program and is for
reference only. We highly encourage you to meet with a counselor to create an education
plan specific to your goals!
| Major | Course | Class Title | Requirement | Units | Semester | GE Pattern | Options | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
*An asterisk indicates that there might be some flexibility around this course selection. Please see a counselor for more information.
Note: This is not an educational plan. Pathways for transfer to CSUs (California State Universities) can vary by institution. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop an individualized plan for your academic goal.
Want to learn more about the kinds of job opportunities you'd have after completing this program? Click through the profiles below to see the different careers this major leads to, the specific skills employers are looking for, and your potential salary in that career. You can even browse current, local job openings in that field! If you're not sure what career might be for you, click here to take a survey that can help you connect your interests with specific career opportunities.