Administration of Justice

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AJ 41 BASIC POLICE ACADEMY I 12 Units Grade only. [Limitation on Enrollment: 18 years of age, no felony convictions, valid driver's license, and high school graduate. Recommended Preparation: Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Concentrated program of study that satisfies the requirements for training of reserve officers, and for completion of the first half of the Basic Police Academy for peace officers. Program is certified by POST (Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training). Students must complete AJ 42 in order to receive a certificate. [D]
AJ 41 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
55890 AJ 41 351 07:00AM-04:50PM S 4304AB   22 30*
    07:00AM-04:50PM S 4314      
    07:00AM-04:50PM S 4302      
    07:00AM-04:50PM S 4302      
    06:00PM-09:50PM TTH 4302      
    06:00PM-09:50PM W 4314      
    06:00PM-09:50PM W 4304AB      
    06:00PM-09:50PM TTH 4314 Swanegan,Pamela    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - SATURDAY, EVENING Begins: 1/9/2010 Ends: 6/12/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
AJ 42 BASIC POLICE ACADEMY II 12 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: AJ 41 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: No felony convictions, and valid driver's license. Recommended Preparation: Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Part two of a concentrated two- semester program of study that satisfies the entry-level requirements to become a peace officer. 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
55891 AJ 42 351 07:00AM-04:50PM S 4316   22 30*
    07:00AM-04:50PM S 4302      
    07:00AM-04:50PM S 4304AB      
    06:00PM-09:50PM TTH 4302      
    06:00PM-09:50PM W 4316      
    06:00PM-09:50PM W 4304AB      
    06:00PM-09:50PM TTH 4316 Swanegan,Pamela    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - SATURDAY, EVENING Begins: 1/9/2010 Ends: 6/12/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
AJ 66 LAW ENFORCEMENT REQUALIFICATION 6 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: AJ 41 and 42, or equivalent.] Designed to meet POST's requirements for persons qualifying or re- qualifying under Regulation 1008, three-year rule. The content of the course includes 1) portions of the basic course which are most likely to rapidly change; 2) critical manipulative skills related to officer safety or civil liability in areas where persons are most likely to experience reduced proficiency; and 3) other related critical subjects. [ND]
AJ 66 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
51332 AJ 66 361 08:00AM-10:50AM S 4312   10 30*
    12:00PM-04:50PM S 4312      
    06:00PM-09:50PM TW 4312 Swanegan,Pamela    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - SATURDAY, EVENING Begins: 2/23/2010 Ends: 5/4/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51286 AJ 110 01 12:00PM-01:15PM MW 561 Mousseau,Michael 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51289 AJ 111 03 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 553 Creason,Gary 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51290 AJ 111 05 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 561 DeLay,Janet 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51291 AJ 111 07 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 561 DeLay,Janet 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51293 AJ 111 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 8 0*
ONLINE Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 3/6/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51294 AJ 111 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 8 9*
ONLINE Begins: 3/15/2010 Ends: 5/14/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51295 AJ 111 503 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Serrano,John 18 12*
ONLINE Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51296 AJ 111 60 06:30PM-09:20PM TH 571 Monti,Andrew 18 21*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51288 AJ 111 601 08:00AM-08:50AM MW 571 Creason,Gary 18 29*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51292 AJ 111 602 11:00AM-11:50AM MW 571 Creason,Gary 18 10*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51297 AJ 111 76 06:00PM-09:25PM MW 7202 Speyrer,Michael 8 17*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 3/6/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51306 AJ 114 01 08:00AM-08:50AM MWF 552 DeLay,Janet 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51308 AJ 115 01 09:00AM-09:50AM MWF 552 DeLay,Janet 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51309 AJ 151 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 8 0*
ONLINE Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 3/6/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51310 AJ 151 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Azevedo,Paul 8 0*
ONLINE Begins: 3/15/2010 Ends: 5/14/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51311 AJ 151 601 08:00AM-08:50AM MW 561 Austin,Naida 18 0*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51313 AJ 151 76 06:30PM-09:35PM MW 7215 Azevedo,Paul 8 11*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 3/15/2010 Ends: 5/14/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51314 AJ 156 01 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 552 Austin,Naida 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51315 AJ 156 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Jimenez,Hector 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51317 AJ 156 76 06:00PM-09:25PM TTH 7201B Moore,Russell 8 24*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 3/6/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51318 AJ 161 01 12:00PM-01:15PM MW 552 Davis,James 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 Either AJ 161 or AJ 252 may be taken to meet degree/certificate requirement for AA Criminal Justice or AS Administration of Justice. *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51319 AJ 161 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Runyon,Michael 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 Either AJ 161 or AJ 252 may be taken to meet degree/certificate requirement for AA Criminal Justice or AS Administration of Justice. *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51321 AJ 166 01 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 552 Simpson,William 18 0*
    11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 552      
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51322 AJ 167 01 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 561 Naliboff,Scott 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51324 AJ 171 60 06:00PM-07:15PM TTH 552 Viesca,Rodrigo 18 7*
    07:30PM-08:45PM TTH 552      
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51325 AJ 181 01 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 561 DeLay,Janet 18 10*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 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
51327 AJ 188 01 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 552 Creason,Gary 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51328 AJ 188 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Simpson,William 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
AJ 216 LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINER 4 Units Covers history and application of fingerprint identification, fingerprint comparison, and classification. Includes the recognition of patterns, use of the Henry Classification system and national systems for recording and storing fingerprints. (Formerly AJ 295R.) [D]
AJ 216 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
51329 AJ 216 01 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 552 Viesca,Rodrigo 18 0*
    01:30PM-02:45PM TTH 552      
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
Total Courses: 16 Total Sections: 32