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Submitter's Information

Name

Christian Zoller

Title

Professor of Criminal Justice

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Bakersfield College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Richard McCrow

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Correctional Administration Associate of Arts

Submission Type

Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)

TOPs Code

Corrections (210510)

Projected Start Date

07/15/24

Catalog Description

This program guides students toward careers in law enforcement, the courts and the law, and state, local, and private corrections. The program provides students with an understanding of the correctional systems utilized by local, state, and federal levels of government. Students will explore the various career paths and hiring practices associated with jobs in the Correctional field. It provides a comprehensive overview of correctional facilities, community-based facilities/programs, probation, and parole utilized in the United States.  To Achieve the Associate of Arts Degree: Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded an Associate of Arts degree.

Enrollment Completer Projections

10 students are projected to enroll in the Program. 7 annual student completions are projected.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.A. Degree (A)
Program Goal

1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze the fundamental theories and concepts underlying the American correctional system.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to evaluate the operational elements of the major components comprising the American prison and Jail systems.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze the legal principles and rules which apply to the American prison and jail systems.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

60-60

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60-60

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Complete all of the following
Complete the following number of credits: 15
Unit(s)
CRIMB21 - Intro Correctional Administration 3 units
CRIMB50 - Criminal Justice Report Writing 3 units
CRIMB60 - Legal Aspects of Corrections 3 units
CRIMB2 - Criminal Law 3 units
CRIMB12 - Forensic and Scientific Aspects of Evidence 3 units

Select two from the following: (Total 6)
Complete the following number of credits: 6

CRIMB22 - Institutional Treatment and Supervision of Offenders 3 units
CRIMB23 - Fundamentals of Interviewing and Counseling 3 units
CRIMB24 - Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections 3 units
CRIMB5 - Community Relations 3 units
CRIMB8 - Criminal Investigation 3 units
CRIMB9 - The Juvenile Justice System 3 units

Program Requirements

Course

Title

Units

Year/Semester
(Y1 or S1)

CRIM B12

Forensic and Scientific Aspects of Evidence

3

S1

CRIM B2

Criminal Law

3

S1

CRIM B21

Introduction to Corrections

3

S2

CRIM B60

Legal Aspects of Corrections















Select two of the following:




CRIM B5

Community Relations

3

S3

CRIM B8

Criminal Investigation

3


CRIM B9

Juvenile Procedures

3


CRIM B22

Organized Crime

3


CRIM B24

Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections

3


CRIM B23

Report Writing

3



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Submission Details

Published at

11/14/24 - 01:35 PM

Status

Recommended

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