Correctional Science, AS

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Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science degree in Correctional Science, the student demonstrates fulfillment of the lower-division requirements for any accredited baccalaureate institution; preparation for participation in the Basic Corrections Peace Officer Academy; or a job in corrections.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Apply the skills that are preparation for participation in the Basic Corrections Peace Officer Academy or entry level job skills in corrections.
Demonstrates fulfillment of the lower-division requirements for any accredited baccalaureate institution.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 27 units

A J 22 Concepts of Criminal Law Units: 3
A J 31 Report Preparation Units: 3
A J 41 Narcotics Investigation and Control Units: 3
A J 51 Introduction to Correctional Science Units: 3
A J 53 Correctional Interviewing and Interventions Units: 3
A J 55 Control and Supervision in Corrections Units: 3
A J 57 Legal Aspects of Corrections Units: 3
CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science Units: 3
SOCIO 1A Introduction to Sociology Units: 3

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Area A

Complete 3 units selected from:

A J 28 Juvenile Law and Procedures Units: 3
A J 54 Introduction to Probation and Parole Units: 3

Area B

Complete 3 units selected from:

HIST 17A History of the United States Units: 3
HIST 17B History of the United States Units: 3
POLSC 1 American Government and Institutions Units: 3

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Minimum Major Units Required: 33

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60

For more information:

Contact the Social Science, Education, and Public Service Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC)