Program: Correctional Science, AS - San Joaquin Delta College

2022-2023 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog

Aug 08, 2025

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 and 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:

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

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 24 units

AJ 21 Criminal Justice in Society Units: 3
AJ 51 Introduction to Correctional Science Units: 3
AJ 53 Correctional Interviewing and Interventions Units: 3
AJ 54 Introduction to Probation and Parole Units: 3
AJ 55 Control and Supervision in Corrections Units: 3
AJ 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:

AJ 22 Concepts of Criminal Law 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 41 Narcotics Investigation and Control Units: 3
AJ 92V Work Experience: Correctional Science Units: 1-4
LAW 16 Introduction to Social Justice: Law and Social Change Units: 3

Area B

Complete 6 units selected from:

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

Minimum Major Units Required: 33

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

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 Degree Units Required: 60

For more information:

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