司法研究学院（SoJS）为学生准备进入刑事司法系统和相关专业的课程，以及转入加利福尼亚州立大学（CSU）系统，其他四年制大学或法学院的学生。成功完成每门课程都会获得完整的大学学分，并在完成所选的相应课程后授予理学学士（AS）学位或成绩证书。法律研究重点非常适合对理解美国法律制度的历史，哲学，道德和实践感兴趣的学生。
This course of study is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in municipal and county law enforcement agencies (i.e. police or sheriffs departments), and/or to transfer to Bachelor's degree programs in Criminal Justice or related fields to prepare for federal or state-level law enforcement positions (i.e., FBI, DEA, INS, etc.) <br>Legal Studies - <br>Demonstrate an understanding of the American Criminal Justice system and the scope of responsibilities of the various local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies beginning with arrest through parole.<br>Articulate the system's objectives, the crime problem, and role expectations of criminal justice personnel, and describe the various agencies and each subsystem within the system.<br>Analyze legal concepts and make rational decisions about case processing. Demonstrate knowledge of the rules of evidence, legal definitions, and concepts of evidentiary law. Apply basic investigative proficiencies.<br>Analyze the role of the Constitution and judiciary in shaping society, the criminal justice system, and our system of government.<br>Examine the issues of judicial review and incorporation of the Bill of Rights and evaluate and assess the effect of the political process on Supreme Court interpretations.<br>Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills acquired in the social sciences in preparation for continuance of college-level education.