The corrections program is designed to prepare students to enter the field of corrections as competent correctional officers, counselors, probation or parole aides, or para-professional volunteers for any correctional agency. The student may elect to transfer to a four-year college or seek entry level employment in a correctional agency. The courses will provide an academic as well as a practical training program. This will train persons seeking to enter the field of corrections and will increase the education of persons already employed in corrections and may also be beneficial to update the skills and knowledge of professional workers in the field of corrections. This degree can prepare the student for a multitude of career paths such as…
- Correctional Officers
- Baliffs
- Probation Officers
- Wardens…and more!
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)
- Apply legal definitions, concepts, and principles to law enforcement, courts, or correctional settings.
- Communicate information in a clear and organized manner.
- Analyze ethical dilemmas encountered in the law enforcement and/or corrections fields and decide on the correct ethical choice.
- Apply constitutional, statutory, procedural, and case law to real-life criminal justice situations.
- Adapt to the diverse and multicultural nature of American society in the criminal justice setting.
- Use the degree or certificate as a platform for a career in the criminal justice field or further study at a 4-year institution.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Associate of Arts Degree requires 24 units and the Associate of Science Degree requires 27 units in Corrections. This pattern of courses has been endorsed by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee of the California Department of Corrections, California Youth Authority and California Correctional Peace Officers Association as a program which would be of benefit to apprentices.
| Associates of Science in Corrections | Certificate of Achievement in Corrections | |
| Total Units Needed: | 24 | 12 |
| Required Course/Course Title: | AJ041-Effective Written Communications for Public Service Personnel
CORR101- Introduction to Corrections CORR104- Control and Supervision in Corrections CORR106- Legal Aspects of Corrections CORR134- Introduction to Interviweing and Counseling Skills for Correctional Officers CORR235- Conflict Resolution for the Correctional Officer 6 Units from the Following Courses: AJ101- Introduction to Administration of Justice AJ102- Criminal Procedures AJ104- Legal Aspects of Evidence AJ105- Community Relations/Multicultural Issues within Public Service AJ106- *Criminal Law I AJ107- *Criminal Law II AJ207- Juvenile Law and Procedures AJ208- Principles of Investigation AJ215- Vice and Narcotics Control AJ228- Police Field Operations AJ250- Contemporary Issues in the Criminal Justice System AJ275- Introduction to Forensic Science CORR208- Leadership in Corrections CORR209- Case Load Management CORR210- Supervision in Public Safety CORR264- Inmate Discipline in Corrections CORR265- Supervision of Sex Offenders CORR290- Public Safety Communications |
CORR101- Introduction to Corrections
CORR104- Control and Supervision in Corrections CORR106- Legal Aspects of Corrections CORR134- Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling Skills for Correctional Officers |
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Courses noted in *astericks requires a prerequisite. Please consult with your counselor for an appropriate general education plan and major course requirement plan. Visit our Public Safety Guided Pathways website below for additional information and sample plans of your major.
INFORMATION FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS:
Additionally, Rio Hondo College offers those who have graduated from the CDCR Correctional Officer’s Academy the opportunity to get transfer credit. Rio Hondo staff has reviewed the CDCR Academy curriculum and have determined that the subject matter presented has an equivalency of 14.5 units although not necessarily meeting any core class requirements. These are Advance Officer Training electives with the exception of Corrections 290 (3 units) which is an elective. These units will only count towards the 60 units for educational incentive pay and/or lateral opportunities within CDCR. Those interested in obtaining these units MUST:
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- apply to the college
- enroll in at least one course
- complete the course with a passing grade, and
- submit the attached form to the Department of Corrections Academy.
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Pending approval, students who petition these units will receive 14.5 Rio Hondo Degree applicable elective college credits in addition to any other credits earned while taking classes with Rio Hondo College.
For detailed information please contact:
Professor Carley Mitchell at cmitchell@riohondo.edu
(562) 463-7745 or (801)953-6173
