Welcome to the Fullerton College Administration of Justice program. Our program prepares students for a career in local, state and federal law enforcement, security and court administration. Courses within the program acquaint students with the American criminal justice system, criminal law, evidence procedures, investigations and forensics. The program offers an Associate of Science for Transfer Degree and/or a Certificate of Achievement for students who wish to further their career or reach their occupational goals in the criminal justice field. Not only does the Administration of Justice program provide transfer opportunities to four-year university criminal justice programs, it also provides the wide variety of justice-related or security career opportunities.

DEGREES

  • Administration of Justice: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, AA for Transfer, AS for Transfer, Certificate
  • Crime Scene Investigation: Certificate
  • Law Enforcement Skills: Certificate

CAREERS

  • Police Officer
  • Public Safety Officer
  • Sheriffs
  • Deputy Sheriffs
  • Police Identification
  • Records Officer
  • Detective
  • Criminal Investigator
  • First-Line Supervisor
  • Private Detective
  • Correctional Officer

HOW TO

  • Apply online at fullcoll.edu
  • Apply for financial aid: fafsa.ed.gov
  • Take the online orientation
  • Take assessment exam
  • Meet with a Counselor
  • Update Personal info in My Gateway
  • Register for classes
  • Pay fees

SALARY RANGE: $37,690 – $62,960

JOB OUTLOOK: Employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 7 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. While a continued desire for public safety is expected to result in a need for more officers, demand for employment is expected to vary depending on location, driven largely by local and state budgets. Even with crime rates falling in recent years, demand for police services to maintain and improve public safety is expected to continue.

FACULTY

Dr. Kevin C. Sampson
Department Coordinator
714.992.7591
ksampson@fullcoll.edu