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Programs and Courses

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PROGRAMS AND COURSES

Institutional Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete their educational programs at CCSF will achieve all or an appropriate set of the following Institutional Learning Outcomes:

1. Critical Thinking and Information Competency

? Apply quantitative reasoning to questions or problems.

? Locate, evaluate, and use information appropriately.

? Use critical or creative reasoning, including diverse perspectives.

2. Communication

? Communicate effectively

? Demonstrate respectful interpersonal and intercultural communication

? Recognize and interpret creative expression

3. Cultural, Social, and Environmental Awareness

? Demonstrate an understanding of the history and values of diverse cultures

? Evaluate the impact of civic, social, and/or environmental choices

? Collaborate effectively in diverse social and cultural settings

4. Personal and Career Development

? Assess one's own achievements and cultivate resources for educational and /or career growth

? Maintain and improve one's health and safety and/or that of others

? Use technology in pursuit of intellectual growth and/or career development.

Degree and Certificate Curricula

City College of San Francisco offers degree, credit certificate, and noncredit certificate courses of study. Degree Curricula A degree curriculum requires completion of 60 or more semester units (normally two years of full-time work) in conformance with the requirements of a particular department of instruction. (Students who have not satisfied course prerequisites may need more than two years to complete a degree curriculum.) Students who satisfy these requirements receive the degree of Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T), Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T), Associate in Arts (AA), or Associate in Science (AS). General requirements for these degrees are outlined in the Associate Degree Graduation Requirements section of this catalog; information on requirements for the degree majors is detailed in this Programs and Courses section. Certificate Curricula -- Credit City College offers two types of credit certificates, Certificate of Achievement and Certificate of Accomplishment, which prepare students for entry-level employment or further study, add special knowledge and skills to existing occupational competence, or mark an accomplishment in a particular area.

A Certificate of Achievement is a sequence of courses usually consisting of 18 or more units of degree-applicable coursework that has been

approved by the State Chancellor's Office. Students who successfully petition for a Certificate of Achievement will have the name of the certificate appear on their transcript.

A Certificate of Accomplishment is a sequence of courses consisting of fewer than 18 units of degree-applicable coursework. Students who successfully petition for a Certificate of Accomplishment will not have the name of the certificate appear on their transcript.

Credit that students earn in a certificate curriculum may also be used toward satisfaction of the requirements for graduation from the College with an Associate Degree.

Certificate Curricula -- Noncredit City College offers two types of noncredit certificates, Certificate of Completion and Certificate of Competency, which prepare students for entry-level employment or further study. A Certificate of Completion is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students to progress in a career path or to undertake degree-applicable or non-degree applicable credit courses. A Certificate of Competency is a sequence of courses preparing students to demonstrate achievement in a set of competencies that prepares the student to progress in a career path or to undertake degree-applicable or non-degree applicable credit courses. Some noncredit certificate programs meet required guidelines for student financial assistance.

Course Information

Course Identifiers Courses are identified by a subject and a number (for example, MATH 97), a subject and a number/letter combination (for example, CS 110A), or by a subject and a letter (for example, ENGL L).

Units The number or numbers in parentheses following the title of a course indicate its semester unit (s.u.) value. Note that the semester unit is not equal to a quarter unit (q.u.). (2 s.u. = 3 q.u.)

Method of Delivery For credit courses, the total number of hours of lecture (lec), laboratory (lab), and/or work experience (work) are given.

Grading Some courses may be taken on a pass/no pass or a letter grade basis. Others may be taken only on a pass/no pass basis. This is indicated by "P/NP available" and "P/NP only" respectively on the same line as the delivery pattern. In this symbolism "available" means the "P" (pass) or "NP" (no pass) grades are available for the course instead of the regular grades of "A" through "F" if the election to take the course for pass/no pass is made at registration or by the end of the first 30% of the term of offering for the course. If no notation occurs regarding pass/no pass, the course is a "letter grade only" course.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Advisories Some courses may require students to have taken a course prior to enrollment (prerequisite), or may require courses to be taken simultaneously (corequisite). Others may have recommended, but not required, preparation (advisory). See the "Challenge of a Prerequisite or a Corequisite" section of the Academic Policies section of this Catalog for information about challenging prerequisites.

Repeatability Some credit courses may be repeated even if a student has taken the course previously. Repeatability limits are typically expressed as a maximum number of units that a student can accumulate in the same course (original enrollment plus any repetitions). In some cases, the repetition limit is expressed as a total number of enrollments (original

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enrollment plus any repetitions). When a department offers a series of courses on the same topic, and a repetition limit applies across the series of courses, the limit is expressed in terms of a combination of units across the set of courses (e.g., Repeat: ASAM 61-62-63 combined, maximum 15 units).

Field Trips Some courses may require field trips; others have optional field trips. The instructor will specify details about any field trips in the course syllabus.

Transferability A basic description of the course content generally concludes the course announcement. At the end of this description, the abbreviation CSU indicates that the course transfers for elective credit to any California State University, and the abbreviation UC indicates that the course is acceptable for elective credit at all campuses of the University of California. Courses designated as "UC upon review" are independent studies or variable topics courses which may earn UC elective credit, but which must be evaluated by the UC campus at the time the student is admitted for transfer before credit can be granted.

Course Offering Frequency Unless otherwise noted, courses are generally offered in both Fall and Spring semesters.

Course History If the course recently had a different CCSF course number or if an equivalent CCSF course exists, that information will be the last item in the announcement, for example "Formerly ENGL 5A" or "SPAN 2A-2B = SPAN 2." If the course has been taken under its former number and a grade of "C" or better or of P has been earned, the newly numbered course may not be taken because the two are really the same. In addition, if two courses are listed as equivalent, only one of the two may be taken.

C-ID Number. The Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) is a statewide numbering system independent from the course numbers assigned by individual California community colleges. A C-ID number next to a course signals that participating California colleges and universities have determined that courses offered by other California community colleges are comparable in content and scope to courses offered on their own campuses, regardless of their unique titles or local course number. Thus, if the course description displays a C-ID number, for example COMM 110, students can be assured that it will be accepted in lieu of a course bearing the C-ID COMM 110 designation at another community college. In other words, the C-ID designation can be used to identify comparable courses at different community colleges. However, students should always go to to confirm how each college's course will be accepted at a particular four-year college or university for transfer credit. Updated information on C-ID course approvals is available at .

Schedule of Classes

Students should check the time schedules, published separately, for the times when courses are offered. The schedules also identify the locations at which the courses will be taught. The Time Schedule is available at the College Bookstore; the Office of Admissions and Records, Room 107, Conlan Hall; and the Registration Center, Room 104, Smith Hall. To see Time Schedule online, visit: . edu/Schedule

Administration of Justice and Fire Science

Office: Batmale 213 Phone Number: 239-3202 Web Site: sf.edu/admnjust

Announcement of Curricula

General Information This Department offers curricula in two fields--Administration of Justice and Fire Science Technology. Each two-year curriculum is designed to prepare students for civil-service and related private sector employment and also satisfies College graduation requirements. The following is a description of the program.

Administration of Justice

Degree Curriculum The curriculum in administration of justice is arranged to meet the needs of three groups of students: those who plan to seek employment with public and private agencies concerned with maintaining public safety, crime prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and research; those who are employed by a correctional or law-enforcement agency and desire to obtain training for promotion; and those who desire to obtain background in administration of justice in preparation for the study of policing, probation and parole, social welfare, law, and non-profit community corrections.

Admission. Enrollment is open to all interested students.

Course of Study. The two-year course of study includes instruction in the following: introduction to administration of justice, principles and procedures of the justice system, criminal identification, criminal law, organized crime and gangs, criminal investigation, physical evidence, narcotic investigation, probation and parole, juvenile procedures, and law enforcement field work. Beside instruction in administration of justice, the curriculum includes course work in general education so that students may satisfy the College graduation requirements in this area.

Credit for Preservice Training in Administration of Justice. Administration of Justice majors who have completed a minimum of 12 semester units at City College, and who have also completed a preservice administration of justice-training program certified by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training of the Department of Justice of the State of California, may petition the Administration of Justice Department for six semester units to be applied toward completion of the curriculum in administration of justice. A transcript or other acceptable evidence of completion of the preservice training program must be submitted with the petition.

Approval of Instruction. The curriculum is offered in cooperation with local agencies concerned with the administration of justice and is reviewed annually by an advisory committee composed of persons active in the field of law enforcement. In-service courses within the curriculum are certified by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training of the Department of Justice of the State of California. For more information about this agency, see the "Overview of the College" section of this Catalog.

Employment. Students who complete the curriculum satisfactorily may be qualified to take civil-service examinations for employment with federal, state, county, and city agencies in capacities such as the

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following: investigator; forensic identification, highway patrol, correctional officer; juvenile counselor; police officer; or deputy sheriff. Graduates are also qualified for employment as private investigators and private security officers.

Administration of Justice Major (AS-T)

Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer. This course of study prepares students for transfer, particularly to CSU, to complete work for a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Students will be able to describe the individual functions and components of the modern criminal justice system; use introductory concepts of legal research as it relates to discussing the content of statutory and case law; and explain the underlying cause of antisocial and criminal behavior. This program is appropriate for students considering law school or careers in law enforcement.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

? Evaluate various local, state, and federal law enforcement career options.

? Apply the theory, techniques and knowledge of law enforcement to all aspects of the criminal justice system such as crime causation, criminal statutes, and elements of particular crimes.

? Evaluate the legal aspects of criminal investigations, constitutional law, and case law.

? Apply laws and procedures for the collection and use of evidence.

? Identify ethical standards placed on law enforcement professionals and the ethical philosophy of the American justice system.

Students who wish to earn the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) must complete 60 CSU transferable units with at least a 2.0 grade point average. This must include the units required for full completion of the IGETC or CSU GE curriculum and the units for the major as specified below. Each course in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to meet the major requirement may also be used to meet IGETC or CSU GE requirements.

Assuming students start this AS-T with transfer-level math and English eligibility, the minimum time for completion is 4 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units completed per semester.

Courses Required for the AS-T in Administration of Justice Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Units Required courses: ADMJ 57 Introduction to Administration of Justice. . . . 3.0 ADMJ 52 Concepts of Criminal Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0

Choose two (2) of the following: ADMJ 51 Juvenile Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 53 Legal Aspects of Evidence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 54 Principles and Procedures of

the Justice System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 62 Criminal Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 66 Forensic Evidence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0

Choose two (2) of the following courses: SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 PSYC 1 General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ECON 5 Introductory Statistics for Economics, Business

and Social Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0

or MATH 80 Probability and Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 or PSYC 5 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences. . . . . . . . . . 5.0

Total:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.0 ? 20.0

Administration of Justice Major (AS)

The Associates Degree in Administration of Justice provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation for a broad range of careers in criminal justice. Students must complete required and elective courses in Administration of Justice and satisfy the General Education requirements of the college.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

? Describe the history, structure, and functions of the main components of the American criminal justice system.

? Analyze principles and applications of California and Constitutional law, particularly the requirements adhered to by law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

? Produce written communications that meet the professional standards of the criminal justice system.

? Examine critically contemporary problems and issues within criminal justice.

? Implement investigative and forensic skills, techniques, and procedures in a variety of practical settings.

Assuming students start this AS with transfer-level math and English eligibility, the minimum time for completion is 4 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units completed per semester.

Courses Required for the Major in Administration of Justice Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Units Required courses ADMJ 52 Concepts of Criminal Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 54 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 57 Introduction to Administration of Justice. . . . 3.0 ADMJ 62 Criminal Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 64 Progressive Policing in the 21st Century . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 68 Criminal Justice Report Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0

Choose an additional 9 units from the following course list: ADMJ 51 Juvenile Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 53 Legal Aspects of Evidence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 59 Organized Crime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 63 Fingerprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 65 Criminal Justice, Drugs, Crime and the Law. . 3.0 ADMJ 66 Forensic Evidence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 67 Terrorism and Counterterrorism . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 69 Crime Scene Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 70A Patrol Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 71 Police Work Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0-8.0 ADMJ 80 Community Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 82 Criminal Justice Work Experience . . . . . . . 1.0-3.0 ADMJ 83 Police Career Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 85 P.C. 832 Arrest and Control Certification. . . . . 3.0 F SC 145 Introduction to Homeland Security. . . . . . . . . . 3.0

Total:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.0

Certificate Curricula The certificate program is designed to meet the needs of students who want to obtain entry-level positions and/or promotional positions

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within law enforcement agencies in the public sector and employment opportunities within the private security sector. It also provides students who are currently employed in law enforcement an opportunity to increase their knowledge in the field of Administration of Justice and enhance their skills and abilities as police officers, correctional officers, probation and/or parole officers, investigators and private security officers. This program also provides an opportunity for students returning to college after completing an Associate in Arts/ Science or Baccalaureate degree in other fields to earn a certificate in Administration of Justice without completing the general education requirements for graduation from City College.

Administration of Justice Certificate

This Certificate of Achievement in Administration of Justice provides students with foundational, practical, and theoretical knowledge in the main components of the American criminal justice system, and prepares students for entry-level positions in a wide range of criminal justice occupations including law enforcement, courts, corrections, and private security.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

? Describe the history, structure, and functions of the main components of the American criminal justice system.

? Analyze principles and applications of California and Constitutional law, particularly the requirements adhered to by law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

? Produce written communications that meet the professional standards of the criminal justice system.

? Examine critically contemporary problems and issues within criminal justice.

? Implement investigative and forensic skills, techniques, and procedures in a variety of practical settings.

This certificate is available for students who do not choose to complete the general education requirements for graduating with the AS degree in Administration of Justice.

The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 2 semesters, however, completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Administration of Justice

Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Units Required courses: ADMJ 52 Concepts of Criminal Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 54 Principles and Procedures of

the Justice System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 57 Introduction to Administration of Justice. . . . 3.0 ADMJ 62 Criminal Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 64 Progressive Policing in the 21st Century . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 68 Criminal Justice Report Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0

Total:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.0

Crime Scene Investigation Certificate

The 18-unit certificate in Crime Scene Investigation offers instruction in the areas of crime scene processing and documentation, evidence preservation, fingerprints, photography, report writing, and legal issues relating to physical evidence. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students desiring an entry-level, civilian position working crime scenes or handling evidence, or enhancing the credentials of

police officers in order to join a sworn CSI unit. Students may earn the certificate as a stand-alone credential or as part of their Associate of Science degree in Administration of Justice.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

? Display foundational knowledge in the history and subdisciplines of forensic science, lab organization, and analytical techniques.

? Articulate a realistic perspective of the field of forensic science and operations of crime scene investigation.

? Apply knowledge of sequential fingerprint development techniques for porous and non-porous surfaces.

? Write clear, correct, detailed, and descriptive reports.

? Utilize appropriate methods to document, collect, and preserve evidence at a variety of crime scenes.

? Apply critical thinking, logic, and the scientific method to investigating crime scenes.

The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 2 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Crime Scene Investigation

Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Units First Semester: ADMJ 52 Concepts of Criminal Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 57 Introduction to Administration of Justice. . . . 3.0 ADMJ 68 Criminal Justice Report Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0

Second Semester: ADMJ 63 Fingerprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 66 Forensic Evidence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 ADMJ 69 Crime Scene Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0

Total:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.0

Criminal and Constitutional Law Certificate

This certificate addresses a citizen's criminal and civil rights under the United State Constitution. Students will learn about criminal statutes and protections provided by the Constitution. Students will review the court system, procedures from incident to final disposition in the criminal justice system, and principles of civil law with constitutional, federal, state and local emphasis. The concepts and skills covered in this certificate provide support for employment in fields such as detective and criminal investigators, fire investigators, forensic science technicians, administrative law judges or hearing officers, immigration and custom inspectors, lawyers, and government property inspectors and investigators.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

? Compare the relationship of the legislative and judicial branches of the government to the U.S. Constitution and the Penal Code of California

? Explain each step of the criminal justice process from arrest to trial

? Describe the various types of law

? Evaluate ways that individuals can effectively participate in politics at the national, state, county, and/or local levels

? Analyze the contemporary history and role of race and ethnicity in the American political system

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