MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3016 Catalog Year: 2025-2026 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 61-68 CIP Code: 43.0102	Primary College: Rio Salado College Initiating College: District Office Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: RS 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 25-1111.00 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Corrections and Detention program is designed to prepare students who are interested in a career in the field of corrections, detention, or juvenile corrections, or to upgrade the skills of those officers currently working in these fields. Students will be presented with opportunities to develop skills to meet the challenges of working with different types of inmates or juveniles and the problems encountered with these individuals. Specializations in this program focus on ethics, management skills, conflict and crisis management techniques, security procedures, adolescent development, and development theories. Supervision, political science, communication, psychology, and sociology also included. The Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Basic Corrections, Basic Detention, and Advanced Corrections and Detention are available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Synthesize multiple sources of information to make timely assessments. (LET112, LET114, LET115, LET116, LET117, LET120, LET134, LET135, LET136, LET138, LET160, LET162, LET164, LET170, LET172, LET176, CFS205, CFS277, (CRE)) 2. Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data. (LET112, LET115, LET117, LET120, LET135, LET136, LET162, LET164, LET167, LET168, LET169, LET170, LET172, COM110, COM263, MGT229, COM230, [FYC], [MA]) 3. Practice professional standards appropriate to the corrections function and the overall field of criminal justice. (LET112, LET116, LET117, LET118, LET120, LET130, LET132, LET134, LET139, LET160, LET162, LET166, LET167, LET176, LET170, LET172, LET178, MGT229, POS220, POS221, POS222, [HU]) 4. Demonstrate ethical behavior to include integrity, respect, dignity, fairness, humaneness, and principles of restoration and rehabilitation. (LET112, LET116, LET117, LET118, LET130, LET132, LET135, LET139, LET162, LET167, LET168, LET169, LET170, LET172, LET176, CFS205, CFS277, COM110, COM263, MGT229, PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, COM230, [HU]) 5. Solve problems through logical and sound reasoning. (LET113, LET114, LET115, LET117, LET120, LET130, LET134, LET135, LET136, LET138, LET162, LET164, LET168, LET167, LET169, LET170, LET172, LET176, CFS205, CFS277, COM110, COM263, MGT229, (CRE), [MA]) 6. Engage in appropriate interactions with culturally and socially diverse populations. (LET113, LET114, LET115, LET120, LET130, LET134, LET135, LET164, LET167, LET170, LET172, COM110, COM263, MGT229, PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, [HU], [SB]) 7. Collaborate with diverse agencies, community representatives and individuals to achieve common goals. (LET113, LET114, LET115, LET120, LET130, LET134, LET135, LET164, LET167, LET170, LET172, LET176, COM110, COM263, MGT229, PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, [HU], [SB]) 8. Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences. (LET113, LET114, LET115, LET120, LET136, LET138, LET164, LET167, LET170, LET172, LET176, COM110, COM263, MGT229, [FYC]) 9. Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, and current issues to criminal justice operations as it applies to the corrections function. (LET117, LET118, LET120, LET132, LET135, LET139, LET162, LET170, LET172, POS220, POS221, POS222, [SB]) 10. Apply aspects of mental and physical conditioning for personal safety, wellness, and proficiency. (LET117, LET120, LET138, LET139, LET141, LET176, LET178, PSY101, PSY132, [SG], [SQ])

Program Notes
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

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Complete all courses in the specialization below that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor.

Specialization 1: Corrections
Credits: 38-40
+ LET160 Correctional System Ethics and Professionalism 1
+ LET162 Introduction to Inmate Management 3
+ LET164 Correctional Information Systems 1
+ LET166 Correction Officers Safety and Weapons Training 2
+ LET168 Inmate Security Procedures I 2
+ LET169 Inmate Security Procedures II 3
+ LET170 Security, Custody and Control Procedures 2
+ LET172 Conflict and Crisis Management 2
+ LET176 Medical and Mental Health 2
+ LET178 Physical Fitness and Self Defense Training 3
Note: Completion of the above courses fulfills the requirements of the CCL in Basic Corrections (5698N)

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

Related Area Course Credits: 3-4
Select three to four (3-4) 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

Specialization 2: Detention
Credits: 35-37
+ LET130 Detention Officer Training 2
+ LET132 Introduction to Correctional Law 3
+ LET134 Special Needs Issues and Communication 2
+ LET135 Problem Solving and Crisis Management 2
+ LET136 Detention Security Procedures 2
+ LET138 Detention Officer Emergency Procedures 1
+ LET139 Detention Facility Training 2
+ LET141 Detention Defensive Tactics 4
Note: Completion of the above courses fulfills the requirements of the CCL in Basic Detention (5699N)

COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) 3

MGT229 Management and Leadership I 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

Related Area Course Credits: 2-4
Select two to four (2-4) 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:
+ 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 Criminal Investigations Certification 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

Specialization 3: Juvenile Corrections
Credits: 38
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
Note: Completion of the above courses fulfills the requirements of the CCL in Juvenile Corrections (5829N)

CFS205 Human Development 3
CFS277 Adult-Adolescent Interaction 3

COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) 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: 35-43

Restricted Electives
	Credits:

General Electives
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.	Credits: 0-6

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 19-25

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM230 Small Group Communication 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
+ MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR + MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR + MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) OR Any higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area 3-6 Recommend for transfer: + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3)

General Education Distribution	Credits: 7

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design area 3 Recommend AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 0
Met by PSY101 or PSY132 or SOC101 in Required Courses area

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area 4

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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

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.