Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Associate in Science - Administration of Justice (Law Enforcement) in Santa Barbara United States | Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara City College
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Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Associate Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
10,530
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program is structured to equip students for starting roles in city and county law enforcement organizations (such as police or sheriff's departments), and/or to transition into Bachelor's degree programs in Criminal Justice or similar disciplines, preparing them for careers in federal or state-level law enforcement (including agencies like the FBI, DEA, INS, etc.).
Program Objectives -
Gain knowledge of the U.S. criminal justice system and the duties of different law enforcement agencies at local, state, and federal levels, covering the process from arrest to parole.
Explain the system's goals, crime issues, expectations for criminal justice professionals, and outline the various agencies and subsystems within the framework.
Understand the system's obligations to society, elements contributing to crime, the societal impact of criminal activity, and communication challenges between law enforcement and communities.
Differentiate between key criminological theories about crime origins and how these theories influence approaches to crime and criminal conduct.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School/University Transcripts
Equivalent of a 2.00 US GPA.
Transcripts for all coursework completed in high school (upper-secondary), English language programs, and university or college. Transcripts should be translated into English by an official translator and/or translating agency.
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for admission purposes.
Official transcripts are required for athletic eligibility, and may be submitted at a later date.
If you are under 18 years old during your first semester, a copy of your high school diploma is required at least one week before the semester starts.
Secondary School and/or College or University -
Submit a copy of your transcript -
Studied for a minimum of 3 years with all subjects in English at an international secondary school.
Attended a US high school or secondary school in a country where English is the primary language of instruction for at least one year.
Completed all years of study in a secondary school in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German, or Dutch countries and received passing grades in English.
Attended a U.S. college or university for at least one semester (non-ESL courses).
Attended at least one semester of non-ESL courses at a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction.
IB English exam- 5
IELTS - 5.5
TOEFL - PBT 450, CBT 160, IBT 60
Equivalent of a 2.00 US GPA.
Transcripts for all coursework completed in high school (upper-secondary), English language programs, and university or college. Transcripts should be translated into English by an official translator and/or translating agency.
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for admission purposes.
Official transcripts are required for athletic eligibility, and may be submitted at a later date.
If you are under 18 years old during your first semester, a copy of your high school diploma is required at least one week before the semester starts.
Secondary School and/or College or University -
Submit a copy of your transcript -
Studied for a minimum of 3 years with all subjects in English at an international secondary school.
Attended a US high school or secondary school in a country where English is the primary language of instruction for at least one year.
Completed all years of study in a secondary school in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German, or Dutch countries and received passing grades in English.
Attended a U.S. college or university for at least one semester (non-ESL courses).
Attended at least one semester of non-ESL courses at a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction.
IB English exam- 5
IELTS - 5.5
TOEFL - PBT 450, CBT 160, IBT 60
Tuition
USD
10,530