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Catalog: 2025-2026 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog
Program: Correctional Science Certificate of Achievement
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Correctional Science Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Correctional Science Certificate of Achievement, students will demonstrate knowledge and skills desired for entry-level employment as a jailer, correctional officer, probation officer or parole agent. Additionally, students that complete this certificate could receive higher compensation with agencies that offer educational/pay incentives. Students will be able to recognize and apply the concepts and terminology needed to gain employment in the criminal justice system at either the county, state, or federal level.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills common to entry level employment as a jailer, correctional officer, probation officer or parole agent.
- Demonstrate their ability to recognize and apply the concepts and terminology that are needed to understand the corrections component of the criminal justice system.
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Core Requirements |
| Course Name | Units: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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| AJ 21 Criminal Justice in Society | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 51 Introduction to Correctional Science in America | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 55 Control and Supervision in Corrections | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 57 Legal Aspects of Corrections | Units: 3 | | | |
Restricted Electives |
Area AComplete 3 units selected from: |
| Course Name | Units: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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| CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science | Units: 3 | | | |
| HIST 27 Women in History | Units: 3 | | | |
| HIST 30A African-American History to 1877 | Units: 3 | | | |
| HIST 30B African-American History Since 1877 | Units: 3 | | | |
| HIST 31 Mexican-American History | Units: 3 | | | |
| HIST 34 Asian Pacific American History | Units: 3 | | | |
| LAW 16 Introduction to Social Justice: Law and Social Change | Units: 3 | | | |
| LAW 8 Criminal Litigation: Law and Procedure | Units: 3 | | | |
| PSYC 7 Abnormal Psychology | Units: 3 | | | |
| SOCIO 1A Introduction to Sociology | Units: 3 | | | |
| SOCIO 1B Social Problems | Units: 3 | | | |
| SOCIO 33 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | Units: 3 | | | |
Area BComplete 6 units selected from: |
| Course Name | Units: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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| AJ 22 Concepts of Criminal Law | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 24 Legal Aspects of Evidence | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 28 Juvenile Law and Procedures | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 30 Critical Issues in the Justice System | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 31 Report Preparation | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 40 Community Relations | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 41 Narcotics Investigation and Control | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 50SS Special Studies: Administration of Justice | Units: 1-4 | | | |
| AJ 53 Correctional Interviewing and Interventions | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 54 Introduction to Probation and Parole | Units: 3 | | | |
| AJ 92V Work Experience: Correctional Science | Units: 1-4 | | | |
Minimum Units Required: 21Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better. |
Related Program |
For more information:Contact the Social Science, Education, and Public Service Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC) |
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