Correctional Science, Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Correctional Science Certificate, the student demonstrates knowledge and skills for a job in corrections, probation, and or adult or juvenile probation; and the student successfully demonstrates his or her ability to recognize and apply the concepts and terminology that is needed to understand the California criminal justice system. The Chancellor's Office approves the program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- The student successfully demonstrates his or her ability to recognize and apply the concepts and terminology that is needed to understand the corrections component of the criminal justice system.
- The student demonstrates knowledge and skills for a job in corrections, probation, and or adult or juvenile probation.
Core Requirements
Complete 18 units
A J 022
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Concepts of Criminal Law
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3
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A J 031
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Report Preparation
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3
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A J 051
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Introduction to Correctional Science
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3
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A J 053
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Correctional Interviewing and Interventions
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3
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A J 055
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Control and Supervision in Corrections
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3
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A J 057
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Legal Aspects of Corrections
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3
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Restricted Electives
Complete 6 units selected from:
A J 028
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Juvenile Law and Procedures
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3
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A J 041
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Narcotics Investigation and Control
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3
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A J 054
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Introduction to Probation and Parole
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3
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Minimum Units Required: 24
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
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