ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

The public and social policy implications associated with operating the criminal justice system are also explored.

Administration of Justice careers offer individuals a rewarding opportunity to serve the public, safeguard constitutional rights and actively meet the needs of the community.

Upon completion of the degree, students will be prepared to work in a variety of fields, including law enforcement, investigations, courts, corrections, private security, law and juvenile justice. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges.

Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system, although not necessarily to a specific campus or major.

Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors.

Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program. The Cuesta College AA-T/AS-T degree requires:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) Earning a “C” or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major..