A.S. in Correctional Science
The A.S. Degree in Correctional Science provides the student with career preparation for entry-level or career growth in fields such as corrections officer, jailor, or youth group supervisor in institutional and community corrections as well as private and paraprofessional positions at local, state, and federal levels. The principles of correctional science are enhanced by the range of courses in the general education pattern to prepare the student for transfer to a four year college or university.
Courses
- AJ 101 — Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 4) 54 lecture hours
- AJ 102 — Concepts of Criminal Law 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 4) 54 lecture hours
- AJ 103 — Legal Aspects of Evidence 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours
- AJ 108 — Juvenile Procedures 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours
- AJ 109 — Criminal Court Process 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours
- AJ 112 — Community and the Justice System 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus D1; CSU; UC) 54 lecture hours
- AJ 130 — Introduction to Probation and Parole 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours
- AJ 131 — Introduction to Corrections 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours
- AJ 135 — Control and Supervision in Corrections 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours
- AJ 136 — Correctional Interviewing and Counseling 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours
- AJ 137 — Legal Aspects of Corrections 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours