Associate in Science - Administration of Justice (Legal Studies) in Santa Barbara United States | Santa Barbara City College

This program equips students for starting roles in local law enforcement organizations (such as police or sheriff's departments) and provides a foundation for transferring to four-year Criminal Justice or similar degree programs, which can lead to careers in federal or state law enforcement (including agencies like the FBI, DEA, or INS).
Legal Studies -
Develop comprehension of the U.S. Criminal Justice framework, covering the duties of law enforcement agencies at all government levels from arrest to parole.
Explain the system's goals, crime challenges, expectations for justice professionals, and outline the different agencies and their subsystems.
Evaluate legal principles and make informed decisions regarding case handling. Understand evidence rules, legal terminology, and fundamental evidentiary concepts. Apply essential investigative techniques.
Assess how the Constitution and judicial system influence society, criminal justice, and governance.
Explore judicial review principles and Bill of Rights incorporation, while analyzing how political processes impact Supreme Court rulings.
Apply social science-derived critical thinking and analysis skills to prepare for advanced academic studies.