Administration of Justice - Judicial Administration

San Jose City College offers both an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS) and certificates in Administration of Justice & Judicial Administration. Students planning to transfer should follow the Associate in Arts. The Judicial Administration option expands the existing Administration of Justice program focus beyond primarily law enforcement to include judicial branch careers. The program offers students educational opportunities which prepare them for entry into judicial branch careers. Additionally, the curriculum addresses the educational and professional development needs of the existing judicial branch workforce and prepares students for advancement in their careers working in the courts. The program goals address the increasing need for well-prepared applicants for court positions at all levels from entry to managerial.

Students considering transferring to the California State University system and are interested in continuing their studies in the following areas: Administration of Justice, Law Enforcement, Correctional Administration, Social Science, and Pre-Law should also review the major sheet for an Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T).

All major and certificate courses including approved major electives must be completed with a grade "C"or better.

San Jose City College offers both an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS) and certificates in Administration of Justice Judicial Administration. Students planning to transfer should follow the Associate in Arts. The Judicial Administration option expands the existing Administration of Justice program focus beyond primarily law enforcement to include judicial branch careers. The program offers students educational opportunities which prepare them for entry into judicial branch careers. Additionally, the curriculum addresses the educational and professional development needs of the existing judicial branch workforce and prepares students for advancement in their careers working in the courts. The program goals address the increasing need for well-prepared applicants for court positions at all levels from entry to managerial.

Admission to San José City College (SJCC) is open to high school graduates, possess GED, certificate of proficiency, or the equivalent, or to those who are at least 18 years old.

The first step for all persons desiring to enroll in classes at SJCC is to complete an application for admission. Please visit the website for more information regarding admission.

Admissions Option 2

Fundamentals of Court Operations-Court Case Types

Introduction to Government and the Judicial Branch

Public Trust and Confidence in the Judicial Branch

Fundamentals of Court Operations- Courtroom Support

Judicial Branch Workplace: Relationships and Communications

Career Readiness in the Judicial/Justice System

Curriculum

Administration of Justice - Judicial Administration Associate in Arts

Administration of Justice - Judicial Administration Associate in Science

Administration of Justice - Judicial Administration: Judicial Administration - Certificate of Achievement

The operations of the various divisions of the court such as criminal, civil, family law, probate, juvenile delinquency, and dependency.

The role of the clerk of court in functions such as legal processing, calendaring, and maintaining the court record.

The courtroom support functions such as making the official record, jury services, and court security.

Administrative business functions such as finance, human resources, facilities management, and information technology.

Program Outcome

Please visit the college website for more information about tuition fees

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

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Founded in 1921 in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, San José City College (SJCC) has provided excellent educational opportunities to students from around the world for over 100 years! Our new state-of-the-art facilities combined with a distinguished and diverse faculty, comprehensive curriculum, small class sizes, excellent support services, and vibrant campus life make San José City College an ideal environment for our international students.   Students also choose to study at SJCC because of our strong academic transfer preparation programs which parallel the requirements for the first two years of a four-year university education. Students can transfer to earn a bachelor's degree from outstanding universities at less than half the cost of university tuition.  SJCC also offers a variety of one and two-year technical, occupational and pre-professional certificate programs of study. Connect with us now to learn how you can start your U.S. education at SJCC!

Administration of Justice - Judicial Administration - Associate Degree

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