Uphold the Law
Are you an assertive critical thinker with an interest in ethics and the rule of law? Río Hondo College’s Administration of Justice, Policing, and Corrections Area of Study could be for you. Our criminal justice programs will take advantage of your natural aptitudes and passion for law. Let us put you on the path to a rewarding career in law enforcement, corrections, or justice.
Career Options
Step into one of these important careers within the justice, policing, and corrections field:
- Correctional officer
- Court clerk
- Crime scene investigator
- Detective
- Homeland security
- Paralegal
- Police officer
- Probation officer
- Security guard
- And more!
Protect & Serve Your Community
Become a respected legal professional with Río Hondo’s Administration of Justice, Policing, and Corrections Area of Study. Our Administration of Justice, Policing, and Corrections programs have some of the highest success rates at Río Hondo.
Río Hondo provides immersive training, simulations, and real-world scenarios to ready you for the field. Receive hands-on firearms and forensics training in our state-of-the-art facilities. Río Hondo’s industry-veteran faculty offer invaluable guidance and mentorship throughout your journey. We’ve partnered with local law enforcement agencies to provide internships, networking, and career placement.
Join the Ranks
If policing is your passion, Río Hondo is the natural choice. The Río Hondo Police Academy is Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified, one of the oldest police academies in California, and one of the first to be connected to a community college. Its graduates are represented at all agencies in the Southern California region.
Degree & Certificate Options
Pick the program that matches your goals.
An associate degree prepares you for employment, career advancement, or transfer to a university.
The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) degree is intended to meet the lower-division requirements for criminal justice majors or similar majors at a California State University campus that offers a criminal justice bachelor’s degree.
A certificate of achievement offers formal verification of your knowledge and skills in a particular area.