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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
CONTACT
I loved the SCC program! I am currently a
crime scene technician and I could not get the
job until after I completed the crime scene
courses at SCC (they really gave me the “in”).
– Recent Graduate
The instructors that SCC has for this program
are outstanding…Thank you for having a
wonderful program that offers so much more
than is expected.
– Certificate Completer
ADM I N I STR ATION OF
J U STIC E STU DIE S
Dr. John Kavanagh
Professor and Program Director
[email protected]
480.423.6345
www.scottsdalecc.edu/ajs
SCC and the Maricopa Community Colleges
are EEO/AA institutions.
PROGR AM
COURSES
The criminal justice system offers a number of
interesting careers focusing on law enforcement
and the application of science to law. SCC’s
Administration of Justice Studies program offers
you several options for degrees and specialized
coursework in a number of fields.
SCC offers a large variety of academic and
practical courses in criminal justice, law,
police science and forensic science. Many
transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
Whether you are interested in a career, wish
to enhance your professional skills, want to
find an interesting course to incorporate into
your degree program, or are seeking personal
enrichment, you will find several learning
opportunities.
POPULAR CLASSES
The two-year Associate in Applied Science
Degree in Administration of Justice Studies
consists of 64 –66 credits. Of the 20 courses, 15
are criminal justice courses and the remainder
consists of basic college courses in English,
communications, math, and a forensic lab science.
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure Law
Substantive Criminal Law
Policing
Corrections
The Courts
Crime Scene Processing
Organized Crime
Criminology
Victimology
Criminal Evidence
Crime Scene Reconstruction
Fingerprinting
Ethics
Crime Scene Photography
Serial Killers and Mass Murderers
Concealed Weapons Carry Permit
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITITES
You will be able to transfer to
many four-year colleges and universities
to pursue a BA or BS degree, which will assist
you in furthering your education to become a:
FACULTY
All full-time faculty members have PhD degrees
and a minimum of 20 years police experience.
Adjunct and part-time faculty have occupational
experience in the areas they teach, including
policing, victim’s advocacy, law, criminal
investigation and crime scene processing. Our
instructors not only know about what they teach
but have done it!
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federal agent
parole officer
probation officer
lawyer
judge
Transfer to other colleges and universities
depends upon the particular college. (Contact
the AJS Department for more information on
credit transfer.)
CAREER
Most local police departments will hire you as
a police officer with a high school diploma or a
two-year college degree. A four-year degree is
typically needed to be a federal agent with the
FBI or DEA. A four-year degree will be needed
for a career as a crime lab criminalist.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
As a successful graduate you will qualify for
entry level positions, such as
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Police officer
Court Officer
Corrections officer
Probation or parole surveillance officer
Crime scene technician
Crime lab criminalist aide
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
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Two-year Associates Degree in
Administration of Justice Studies
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Two-year Associates Degree in
Forensic Science
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Crime Scene Technician Certificate
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Crime Scene Investigation Certificate
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Police Academy Preparation Certificate
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Justice Studies Certificate