MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5829N Catalog Year: 2025-2026 Effective Term: 2020 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 20 CIP Code: 43.0110	Primary College: Rio Salado College Initiating College: Rio Salado College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College-Specific: RS Field of Interest: Behavioral Science and Human Services Instructional Council: Administration of Justice Studies GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as: 33-3012.00 Correctional Officers and Jailers

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Juvenile Corrections program is designed to provide students with the training needed for employment in the juvenile corrections system. Topics covered in the courses include an introduction to the field of juvenile corrections, including statistics and jurisdiction issues as well as implementation of effective behavior management and conflict resolution strategies. An emphasis is placed on adolescent development, programs, treatment strategies, and case management responsibilities in addition to procedures for managing juvenile corrections housing units.

Learning Outcomes
1. Synthesize sources of information to make timely assessments. (LET112, LET114, LET115, LET116, LET117, LET120) 2. Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data within the juvenile corrections field. (LET112, LET115, LET117, LET120) 3. Demonstrate ethical behavior to include principles of restoration and rehabilitation. (LET112, LET116, LET117, LET118) 4. Practice professional standards appropriate to the juvenile corrections function and the overall field of criminal justice. (LET112, LET116, LET117, LET118, LET120) 5. Solve problems in the juvenile corrections field through logical and sound reasoning. (LET113, LET114, LET115, LET117, LET120) 6. Engage in appropriate interactions within the corrections population. (LET113, LET114, LET115, LET120) 7. Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively. (LET113, LET114, LET115, LET120) 8. Assess the safety of the inmates and personnel in a custodial environment. (LET113, LET114, LET120) 9. Respond to critical incidents and crisis within the corrections/detention facility according to professional standards. (LET114, LET115, LET117, LET120) 10. Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, and knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, with particular emphasis on the juvenile corrections system. (LET117, LET118, LET120) 11. Apply aspects of mental and physical conditioning for personal safety, wellness, and proficiency. (LET117, LET120) 12. Apply local, state, and federal legal standards, including statutory and case law, as it relates to juvenile offenders. (LET118, LET120)

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.

Required Courses

LET112 Introduction to Juvenile Corrections 2
LET113 Juvenile Corrections Procedures 2
LET114 Juvenile Corrections Officer Skills 3
LET115 Crisis Intervention in Juvenile Corrections 2
LET116 Adolescent Treatment Issues 3
LET117 Juvenile Corrections Supervision 3
LET118 Legal Issues in Juvenile Corrections 3
LET120 Juvenile Corrections Housing Unit Operations 2

Credits: 20

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 7, 2020

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.