Administration of Justice

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AJ 41 BASIC POLICE ACADEMY I 12.5 Units Grade only. [Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be 18 years of age with no felony convictions, possess a valid driver's license, and be a high school graduate. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduces the first of two courses required by POST (Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training) to meet the peace officer training certificate requirements. Provides information regarding entry level peace officer training related to such topics as the varied laws, victim management, criminal investigations, and custodial situations. [D]
AJ 41 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75087 AJ 41 350 06:00PM-09:50PM TWTH 4314 Davis,James 24 24*
    07:00AM-04:50PM S 4302      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, SATURDAY Begins: 7/7/2012 Ends: 12/15/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM

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AJ 42 BASIC POLICE ACADEMY II 12.5 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: AJ 41 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be 18 years of age with no felony convictions, possess a valid driver's license, and be a high school graduate. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Provides the second part of a concentrated two-semester program of study that satisfies the entry-level requirements to become a peace officer. Includes emphasis on officer survival skills. Program is certified by POST (Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training). [D]
AJ 42 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75088 AJ 42 350 06:00PM-09:50PM TWTH 4316 Davis,James 24 17*
    07:00AM-04:50PM S 4302      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING, SATURDAY Begins: 7/7/2012 Ends: 12/15/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 110 ETHICS AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: RDG 52 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Exploring ethics and ethical practices in our government, schools, businesses, and the administration of justice system. An in-depth look at the influences created by various segments in society and how these influences impact members of the Administration of Justice profession and their conduct. [D; CSU]
AJ 110 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72207 AJ 110 01 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 561 Speyrer,Michael 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 111 INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 54 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] History and philosophy of criminal justice; overview of the criminal justice system identifying the various segments; the roles and interrelationships; overview of crime, criminals, and causal theories: jurisdiction of local, state and federal criminal justice agencies; survey of professional career opportunities; and ethics and professionalism. [D; CSU; UC]
AJ 111 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72209 AJ 111 01 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 513 Creason,Gary 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72211 AJ 111 05 10:00AM-11:15AM MW 561 Creason,Gary 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72212 AJ 111 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72213 AJ 111 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72214 AJ 111 60 06:30PM-09:20PM T 513 Azevedo,Paul 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72215 AJ 111 601 08:00AM-08:50AM MW 513 Creason,Gary 18 8*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72216 AJ 111 602 09:00AM-09:50AM MW 513 Creason,Gary 18 3*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72217 AJ 111 680 12:00PM-01:30PM F 5207 Monti,Andrew 18 11*
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 This is a Hybrid course. On-campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72218 AJ 111 80 01:00PM-02:15PM MW 5207 Monti,Andrew 18 2*
SAN YSIDRO, SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
75525 AJ 111 CB08 11:39AM-12:44PM MWF BVHS Guthrie,Gary 18 44*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 8/13/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012 College Bound To enroll, please contact Juan Tapia, 619-421-6700, ext. 5631 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
75531 AJ 111 CB10 01:20PM-02:40PM TTH MOHS Sikes,George 20 45*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 8/7/2012 Ends: 12/18/2012 College Bound To enroll, please contact Juan Tapia, 619-421-6700, ext. 5631 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
75524 AJ 111 CB7 11:39AM-12:44PM MWF BVHS Guthrie,Gary 18 6*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 8/13/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012 College Bound To enroll, please contact Juan Tapia, 619-421-6700, ext. 5631 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
75530 AJ 111 CB9 01:20PM-02:40PM TTH MOHS Sikes,George 20 3*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 8/7/2012 Ends: 12/18/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 114 FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIME AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 52 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] An exploration of historical and contemporary explanations of crime causation. A study of the fundamentals of crime and criminal behavior with emphasis on criminal career typologies. [D; CSU; UC]
AJ 114 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72219 AJ 114 01 08:00AM-08:50AM MWF 552 Caspi,David 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 115 ADULT PROBATION, PRISON, AND PAROLE 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: ENGL 52 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] History, philosophy, and administration of adult probation, prison, and parole. Principles of investigation, supervision and socialized treatment as practiced in probation, prison, and parole. [D; CSU]
AJ 115 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72221 AJ 115 01 09:00AM-09:50AM MWF 552 Contreras,Steve 18 3*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 151 CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW 3 Units Fee $2. Grade Only. [Recommended Preparation: AJ 111 or equivalent; RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Provides an overview of historical development and philosophy of criminal law and key constitutional provisions. Includes study of legal definitions, classification of crime, legal research, case law methodology, and concepts of law as a social force. Also provides study of important criminal statutes and their relevant application in the criminal justice system. [D; CSU; UC]
AJ 151 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72223 AJ 151 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72224 AJ 151 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72225 AJ 151 60 06:30PM-09:35PM M 561 Runyon,Michael 18 12*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72226 AJ 151 601 11:00AM-11:50AM MW 513 Austin,Naida 18 0*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 156 LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE 3 Units Fee $2. Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: AJ 161 or equivalent; RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Emphasizes origin, philosophy, development, and trends as constitutional basis of evidence. Focuses on the kinds and degrees of evidence and the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court, judicial decisions interpreting individual rights, and case studies. [D; CSU]
AJ 156 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72227 AJ 156 01 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 513 Caspi,David 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72228 AJ 156 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Caspi,David 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 161 PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: AJ 111 or equivalent; RDG 54 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Explores the many functions of the varied criminal justice systems throughout the country, with special reference to California. Examines the adjudication process from arrest to release from prison. Studies constitutions of the United States and California and their relationship to the criminal justice system. [D; CSU]
AJ 161 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72229 AJ 161 01 11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 552 Caspi,David 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
72230 AJ 161 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Caspi,David 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 166 PRINCIPLES OF INVESTIGATION 4 Units Fee: $2. Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: AJ 111 or equivalent; RDG 52 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Fundamentals of investigation; crime scene search and recording; collection and preservation of physical evidence; scientific aids; general procedures involved in the investigation of major crimes; procedures involved in preparing cases for court trial; and general duties and problems of the detective. Appropriate for paralegals, private investigators, insurance investigators, law enforcement, and criminologists. [D; CSU]
AJ 166 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72231 AJ 166 61 06:30PM-07:45PM TTH 552 Simpson,William 18 0*
    08:00PM-09:15PM TTH 552      
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 167 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: ENGL 71 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College English Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Designed for students enrolled in technical or vocational career programs such as, but not limited to, administration of justice. Stresses clear, correct, well-organized expression of ideas in writing. Stresses origination and preparation of written communications required by criminal justice personnel. Use of word processor with legal format. [D; CSU]
AJ 167 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72232 AJ 167 01 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 512 Guthrie,Gary 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
74848 AJ 167 76 06:00PM-09:20PM MW 7216 Maxin,Stephen 8 14*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 10/13/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 171 EVIDENCE TECHNOLOGY 4 Units Fee: $5. Grade only. [Prerequisite: AJ 166 or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: AJ 111 or equivalent.] Provides a working understanding of the elements, required skills, and future trends of evidence technology. Focus on the specific areas of the forensic sciences that apply to career choices in field evidence technology, law enforcement, and private investigations. [D; CSU]
AJ 171 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72233 AJ 171 01 12:00PM-01:15PM MW 512 Viesca,Rodrigo 18 18*
    01:30PM-02:45PM MW 512      
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 181 JUVENILE LAW AND PROCEDURES 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 54 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Organization, functions, and procedures of juvenile justice; juvenile statutes, custody, detention, and court processing of juveniles; and case dispositions of probation and parole. [D; CSU]
AJ 181 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72234 AJ 181 01 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 512 Guthrie,Gary 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 188 COMMUNITY RELATIONS 3 Units Focuses on an overview of the historical and present-day communications between the criminal justice system and the community. Emphasises an understanding of the social and ethnic subcultures in our society, and their relationships with the administration of justice process. Includes a study of interpersonal relations from an individual perspective. [D; CSU]
AJ 188 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
72236 AJ 188 01 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 552 Creason,Gary 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
AJ 222 DIGITAL FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY 4 Units [Prerequisite: AJ 166 or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: ART 205 or equivalent.] Emphasizes training and practical experience in digital forensic photography. Focuses on crime scene investigation and laboratory applications. Provides instruction in the use of 35mm, digital and video photography under various circumstances and lighting conditions. Provides instruction on the use of computer software and proper use of camera accessories. (Formerly AJ 221.) [D; CSU]
AJ 222 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75460 AJ 222 50 08:00AM-11:05AM S 552 Viesca,Rodrigo 18 17*
    11:15AM-02:20PM S 552      
MAIN CAMPUS - SATURDAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
Total Courses: 15 Total Sections: 33
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