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), andor 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.