Welcome to Justice Studies
(formerly Administration of Justice)
Mission Statement
The Justice Studies Department strives to provide our students with the legal, ethical and educational background necessary to pursue a career in a criminal justice-related field and/or to successfully transition into a 4-year academic program.
Program Description
The School of Justice Studies Program is designed to qualify students for entry into the field of law, law enforcement, or corrections directly from Santa Barbara City College, as well as for those who desire two years of criminal justice study for transfer to the State University system or law school. California certificated instructors, with criminal justice and/or legal experience, teach all School of Justice Studies courses offered at Santa Barbara City College. Full college credit is granted for each course successfully completed, and a Certificate of Achievement or Associate in Science/Arts Degree is awarded upon completion of the respective program chosen.
The criminal justice system is a diversified occupational area with available employment opportunities on the federal, state and county levels: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Border Patrol, California
Highway Patrol, municipal police departments, county sheriff's departments, federal and state departments of correction, probation and parole.
Department Offices
Division: Health Technologies/Human Services
Department Co-Chair: Anne Redding (ECOC2-9, ext. 3071)
Department Co-Chair: Thomas Mahoney (ECOC2-10, ext 2520)
Associate Dean: Betty Pazich (A-218, ext. 2721)
Faculty & Offices
Anne Redding, Co-Chair (ECOC2-9, ext. 3071)
Thomas Mahoney, Co-Chair (ECOC2-10, ext. 2520)
