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.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Correctional Science A.S. Degree will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the function, duties, and responsibilities of the correctional component of the criminal justice system.
- Identify legal responsibilities and inmate rights as they apply to institutional and community oriented corrections.
- Recognize the requirements for entry level employment and the selection and training mandates for correctional personnel at the local, state, and federal levels.
This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency requirements combined with successful completion (grades of “C” and above) of the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| AJ 130 | Introduction to Probation and Parole | 3 |
| AJ 131 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| AJ 135 | Control and Supervision in Corrections | 3 |
| AJ 137 | Legal Aspects of Corrections | 3 |
| Select two (2) of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to the Administration of Justice | 3 | |
| Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 | |
| Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 | |
| Juvenile Procedures | 3 | |
| Criminal Court Process | 3 | |
| Community and the Justice System | 3 | |
| Correctional Interviewing and Counseling | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AJ 101 | Introduction to the Administration of Justice | 3 |
| AJ 130 | Introduction to Probation and Parole | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| COUN 160 or COUN 204 |
Strategies for College Success or Pathways to Careers in the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| MATH 165 or MATH 165H |
Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| AJ 102 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ 131 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| ENGL 103 |
Composition and Critical Thinking or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| AJ 135 | Control and Supervision in Corrections | 3 |
| AJ 137 | Legal Aspects of Corrections | 3 |
| BIOL 105 or BIOL 105H |
General Biology or General Biology - Honors |
4 |
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| ANTH 210 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors or Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology - Honors or Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Sociology - Honors |
3 |
| ASTR 115 |
Planetary Astronomy or Planetary Astronomy - Honors or Life In The Universe or Physical Oceanography or Introduction to Forest Ecology or Physical Geography or Introduction to Weather and Climate |
3 |
| ENGL 290 |
Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 63 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.