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    Administration of Justice

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    The Merritt College Administration of Justice program serves those who wish to train for a career in a field associated with the administration of criminal justice, those who wish to prepare for transfer to a four-year institution or are currently employed in an Administration of Justice agency and who seek training for career advancement.

    Department Overview

    There are two majors in the program: Police Science, which provides practical and technical instruction to meet the requirements of law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels; and Corrections, which provides preparatory instruction necessary for those who wish to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue careers as correctional officers, counselors, or probation and parole officers with federal, state, and county agencies.

    Career options include federal, state, and law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies and institutions, and private security agencies.

    Campus Safety Aides

    Merritt College Campus Safety Aides are students of the Administration of Justice program who help take care of the safety needs on the Merritt College campus.

    For immediate help, call the Safety Aides on campus at (510) 436-2546, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday-Friday. You can also call the Peralta Police Services at 466-7236, or x7236 from any campus phone.

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    Administration of Justice Degrees & Certificates

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    Administration of Justice – AS-T Degree

    The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) degree program is for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree at a California State University (CSU) or another four-year college or university. 

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    Administration of Justice: Corrections – A.A. Degree

    The Associate in Arts (AA) Administration of Justice: Corrections degree program provides preparatory instruction necessary for persons who wish entry into four-year institutions for careers as Correctional Officers, Counselors, or Probation and Parole Officers with federal, state, and county agencies. 

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    Administration of Justice: Corrections – Certificate of Achievement

    The Administration of Justice: Corrections Certificate of Achievement program provides preparatory instruction necessary for persons who wish entry into four-year institutions for careers as Correctional Officers, Counselors, or Probation and Parole Officers with federal, state, and county agencies. 

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    Administration of Justice: Police Science – A.A. Degree

    The Administration of Justice: Police Science Associate in Arts Degree program provides practical and technical instruction to meet the requirements of law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.

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    Administration of Justice: Police Science – Certificate of Achievement

    The Administration of Justice: Police Science Certificate of Achievement program provides practical and technical instruction to meet the requirements of law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.

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    Homeland Security Certificate of Achievement
    Homeland Security – Certificate of Achievement

    The Homeland Security Certificate of Achievement provides foundational knowledge of local, national and international security.

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    Contact Information

     

    Department Co-Chair
    Mildred L. Oliver
    Building A-128
    moliver@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2546

     Linnea N. Willis

    Department Co-Chair
    Linnea Willis
    Bldg. S-438
    lwillis@peralta.edu
    (510) 434-3936

    Faculty & Staff

    Mildred OliverDepartment Chair
    Mildred L. Oliver
    Building A-128
    moliver@peralta.edu
    (510) 434-3859    		 Monica AmbalalInterim Dean of Allied Health and Public Safety
    Monica Ambalal
    Bldg. S-438
    mambalal@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2515    		 Elaine WallaceElaine Wallace
    Building A-128
    Email: ewallace@peralta.edu
    (510) 434-3859
    Headshot PlaceholderJoan Richardson Johnson
    Building A-128
    Email: jrjohnson@peralta.edu    		    

     

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