Field of Interest: Behavioral Science and Human Services
Instructional Council: Administration of Justice Studies
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
33-3012.00 Correctional Officers and Jailers
33-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Advanced Corrections and Detention program is designed for officers seeking advancement in corrections and detention fields. Courses will focus on supervision techniques, interpersonal communication, and the constitution of the United States and the State of Arizona. Officers will also study basic psychology principles and sociology concepts.
Learning Outcomes
1. Summarize the principles of effective communication in a leadership role. (COM110, COM263, LET167, MGT229)
2. Examine the United States Constitution and the state of Arizona Constitution. (POS220, POS221, POS222)
3. Summarize the organization and power of federal courts, state courts, county courts, and municipal courts. (POS220, POS221, POS222)
4. Analyze the basic theories of human development and personality. (PSY101, PSY132)
5. Summarize how psychology is applied in real world situations with diverse populations. (PSY101, PSY132)
6. Analyze the effect of race/ethnicity, sex/gender, and age on social inequality. (PSY101, PSY132, SOC101)
7. Determine the effects that stress has on behaviors and identify factors to control stress. (PSY101, SOC101)
8. Summarize the fundamental concepts of social organization, culture, socialization, social institutions, and social change. (SOC101)
Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Admission Criteria
This program is offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission.
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
Credits:
Required Courses
CCL/5698N is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Certificate of Completion in Basic Corrections (5698N) 21
OR
CCL/5699N is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Certificate of Completion in Detention Services (5699N) 18
AND
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) 3
+ LET167 Correctional Sergeant Leadership (2) OR
MGT229 Management and Leadership I (3) 2-3
POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) OR
POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) AND
POS222 U.S. Constitution (2) 3
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR
PSY132 Psychology and Culture (3) 3
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3
Credits: 32-36
Restricted Electives
Specialization 1: Corrections
Credits: 3
Select 3 credits from the category below that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
Cultural Responsiveness and Society:
AFR/ASB/CCS202 Ethnic Relations in the United States 3
REL100 World Religions 3
SOC110 Drugs and Society 3
SOC241 Race and Ethnic Relations 3
SOC245 Social Deviance 3
SPH245 Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest 3
Management and Leadership:
+ MGT230 Management and Leadership II 3
PAD+++++ Any Public Administration Course 3
Psychology:
+ PSY266 Psychological Disorders 3
+ PSY270 Personal and Social Adjustment 3
Spanish:
SPA101 Elementary Spanish I 4
+ SPA102 Elementary Spanish II 4
SPA115 Beginning Spanish Conversation I 3
OR
Specialization 2: Detention Services
Credits: 3
Select 3 credits from the category below that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
Cultural Responsiveness and Society:
AFR/ASB/CCS202 Ethnic Relations in the United States 3
REL100 World Religions 3
SOC110 Drugs and Society 3
SOC241 Race and Ethnic Relations 3
SOC245 Social Deviance 3
SPH245 Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest 3
Management and Advanced Training in Detention Services:
+ LET144 Detention Officer Field Training 2
+ LET148 Detention Officer Field Training Lab 3
+ LET150 Firearms I 3
+ LET151 Firearms II 2
LET155 General Instructor Certification 3
+ LET201 Physical Fitness Instructor Certification 3
+ LET225 Investigator Training 4
+ MGT230 Management and Leadership II 3
PAD+++++ Any Public Administration Course 3
Psychology:
+ PSY266 Psychological Disorders 3
+ PSY270 Personal and Social Adjustment 3
Spanish:
SPA101 Elementary Spanish I 4
+ SPA102 Elementary Spanish II 4
SPA115 Beginning Spanish Conversation I 3
Credits: 3
General Electives
Credits:
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the
curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
