A critical thinking exploration of historical and contemporary issues in criminal justice. Study and analysis of the core principles and components of the American criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections), the evolution of criminal justice, criminal behavior theory, crime categories, policing models, challenges in policing, and career opportunities.
Comprehensive overview of the legal procedures and constitutional requirements followed by law enforcement, the courts and corrections in criminal cases. Every step of the criminal justice process from pre-arrest to appeal will be thoroughly reviewed and studied. Required for the ADMJ Major and Certificate of Achievement.
Study of the forms of evidence allowed in a courtroom and the evolution of procedural safeguards that govern the admissibility of evidence and ensure due process of law and fair justice for all litigants.
Principles of California criminal law, including laws of arrest, search and seizure, application sections of the Constitution of the United States and relevant cases as they apply to and affect contemporary law. An understanding of the California Penal Code and other criminal statutes.
Juvenile procedure within the administration of justice system, analyzing societal responses to juvenile crime through historical records and crime trend data. Facets of juvenile law enforcement as well as prevention, rehabilitation, and detention with emphasis on procedural change in justice policy.
Study of California State Income Tax law, income tax problems, and preparation of California income tax returns.
Designed for students who want to pursue the study of tax accounting or who want to prepare their own individual tax returns. Topics include tax filing requirements, gross income, itemized deductions, capital gains and losses. Helps to prepare students to meet
requirements for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
Ethical standards of the accounting profession with emphasis on contemporary issues confronting accountants and auditors and their social and ethical responsibilities. Topics include the history of ethical thought, tax and auditing fiduciary responsibilities, the America Institute of Certified Public Accountants Code of Professional Conduct, financial statement representations, and the theoretical and practical application of ethical principles in business and accounting.
Designing and operating an accounting system using Quickbooks software while following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Implementing an accounting system for a new company. Preparing reports on customer and sales activities, employee and payroll activities, and purchase transactions.
A study of the practices and methods of municipal governmental accounting encompassing terminology, reporting requirements, recording methods and the uses of funds.