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The Administration of Justice curriculum at Modesto
Junior College prepares the student for a career in a variety of
criminal justice agencies on the local, state and national levels.
Our program is designed to teach students the principles of the justice
systems, evidence gathering, criminal law, juvenile procedures,
narcotics investigation, community relations, firearms training, traffic
control, and patrol procedures. Students may choose a concentration in Law Enforcement or
Corrections. Furthermore our curriculum prepares
students for transfer to four-year colleges offering a major in one of
the criminal justice fields.
We are currently in the process of considering
adding a "Forensics" component to our Administration of Justice
Program. Students wishing to go into the Forensics Law Enforcement
field may want to look at available courses at Modesto Junior College
prior to transferring to a four-year college.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our program receive an Associate of
Arts/Science degree and have an opportunity for employment with law
enforcement and correctional agencies including police officer,
correctional officer, probation officer, detective, crime scene
investigator, parole agent, youth counselor, customs agent,
border
patrol, INS Agent, and security officer. Also, career opportunities in
education are available in various teaching fields.
All courses are
open to individuals who have been admitted to the college and who meet
the prerequisites, unless specifically exempted by statute. Courses
which involve the handling of firearms, mace, or baton are not open to
individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who are mental
patients. (Penal Code Section 12021 firearms, 12403.7 chemical agents,
12020 batons, and Welfare and Institutions Code 8100-01-02-03.) Prior to
use of a firearm in any course, each student must sign a declaration to
the effect that he/she is not prohibited from such use by Penal Code
Section 12021. 
Students are also advised that some of the Administration
of Justice courses include actual or simulated experiences which require
considerable agility and physical ability.
All candidates for
degrees in Administration of Justice must consult with an Administration
of Justice advisor to select the courses most appropriate for meeting
both the MJC graduation requirements and the current demands of
employing agencies and transfer institutions.
Einstein once said: "Opportunity is missed
by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
So, you want to succeed? You want to prosper?
Get to work on your college education!
Make it Happen at MJC!!!