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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

Adult and Juvenile Correctional and Probation Officer Certificate of Achievement

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Corrections (210510)

Projected Start Date

01/15/26

Catalog Description

The Adult and Juvenile Correctional and Probation Officer Certificate of Achievement prepares students for careers as officers in adult and juvenile detention facilities, as well as probation departments. Students who complete the Certificate of Achievement meet the Corrections Standards Authority and Board of State and Community Corrections requirements for entry-level corrections and probation officers. This program prepares students for legal issues in dealing with incarcerated offenders as well as supervision of inmates, transportation, report writing, and blood borne pathogens. Students are also prepared for receiving and releasing of inmates, weaponless defense, and probation supervision.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to assess the components of discretionary decision-making in probation and correctional settings.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze the legal and ethical responsbiilities for correctional and probation officers in adult and juvenile correctional settings.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to assess tactics and strategies for effective supervision in adult and juvenile correctional and community supervision facilities.

Enrollment Completer Projections

One hundred (100) are expected to enroll in this Program. Eighty-five (85) students are projected to complete annually.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The proposed program assists local corrections agencies in ensuring they select qualified personnel and train them to a statewide standard to support proficient job performance. The program will provide students with job-related skills standards which will also help protect agencies from failure to train properly. Job relatedness is provided through regular and frequent student assessments. Additional goals include providing students with the skills to supervise adults and juveniles in county custody in a safe and humane manner. Students will also learn the requirements and skills for the custody, supervision, treatment and rehabilitation of perssons in custody and under probation supervision.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

16-16

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

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Students must complete the following classes:
1. CADM B54 Corrections Officer Core Course 10 units
2. CADM B55 Probation Officer Core Course 6 units

Recommended Course Sequencing:
Term 1: CADM B54
Term 2: CADM B55

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CADM B54Corrections Officer Core Course
10S1
CADM B55
Probation Officer Core Course 
6S2












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Submission Details

Published at

03/31/25 - 03:47 PM

Status

Recommended

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Please list the reason(s) for returning "Adult and Juvenile Correctional and Probation Officer Certificate of Achievement". to Christian Zoller's drafts. This message will be sent to czoller@bakersfieldcollege.edu

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