Administration of Justice

If you’ve always been interested in the criminal justice system, criminology, or forensic science, consider enrolling in the Administration of Justice program. This program will prepare you for a career in crime scene investigation, corrections, law enforcement, homeland security, and public safety.

The program offers a comprehensive education in the study of the criminal justice process, including law enforcement, courts, probation, parole, security, and criminology. You will also learn community policing, evidence technology, how the principles of criminal justice laws have evolved, and so much more.

Make it happen today with the Administration of Justice Program!

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Associate Degrees and University Transfer
Administration of Justice Studies
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Forensic Science
Law Enforcement Training

Certificates
Administration of Justice
Corrections
Crime Scene Investigation
Fingerprint Identification and Photography
Forensic Science
Homeland Security
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Training Academy
Leadership in Public Safety Organizations
Legal Studies
Victimology

Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Administration of Justice Program at CGCC

The Administration of Justice Studies is a contemporary, realistic, and insightful blend of academics and real life that makes the path to a career or further schooling clear. There are few subjects in the world that impact your life as much as the issues of the law and criminal justice system, and you may not even realize it. If you want to be inspired and understood as a voice for making a difference in the world you serve, then let us make a difference in your education. If you are interested in a career in law, law enforcement, courts, corrections, forensics, public service, or social service then come and be part of a realistic, practical, and fulfilling program at Chandler-Gilbert. People Matter and Relationships Count, and that is how we will approach your education.

The reality of the world around us deserves the best that we have to offer. Your success in class is important, but your success in the real world and your voice to exercise it starts at Chandler-Gilbert.

Law Enforcement Training Academy

The Chandler-Gilbert Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy is an intense, highly accountable, and challenging training program certified by Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training (AZ POST). Upon successful completion of the academy, you will be eligible to be a certified peace officer in the State of Arizona. 97% of our graduates have been hired by agencies in Arizona.

The LETA staff is comprised of a Class Supervisor and Recruit Training Officers who are currently working for agencies in the East Valley.

*Prior to acceptance into the LETA academy, applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigation consisting of a background interview ($255), polygraph ($200), and medical examination ($243).

Program Contacts

Jon Terpay
Director
Phone: 480-988-8756
Email: jonathan.terpay@cgc.edu
Gregg Jacquin
Co-Director/Residential Faculty
Phone: 480-732-7058
Email: gregg.jacquin@cgc.edu
Lisa Ruschak
Co-Director/Residential Faculty
Phone: 480-726-4078

Program Downloads

Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training

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