Criminal Justice: Corrections

Criminal Justice: Corrections Certificate of Achievement 2021-2022

(Major #C.888B.CA)

Purpose: The Criminology Program is designed for those students interested in employment and/or further education in all aspects of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, criminology, courts, corrections, probation and parole, juvenile authority, private and industrial security, and other related fields. The Clovis Community College Criminology Program offers two specific options for which Certificates of Achievement may be earned: Law Enforcement Option and the Corrections Option. There are also courses offered which are designed to meet the needs and desires of concerned and/or interested citizens regarding personal safety and protection. Some of these courses are offered on a short term basis or on an as needed basis and are predicated on minimum enrollment.

Major requirements (18 units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:

Select 18 units:
Course Course Description Units C-ID
CRIM 1 Introduction to Criminology 3 AJ 110
CRIM 3 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3 AJ 124
CRIM 6 Criminal Law 3 AJ 120
CRIM 12 Criminal Justice Communications 3 N/A
CRIM 15 Introduction to Police Ethics 3 N/A
CRIM 20 Introduction to Corrections 3 AJ 200
CRIM 23 Correctional Interviewing and Counseling 3 N/A
CRIM 24 Control and Supervision in Corrections 3 N/A

Additional Information

  1. Recognize the functions of the Criminal Justice System.
  2. Be able to calculate how to work within a constitutional framework.

Faculty Advisor(s): G Elliot


2021-2022 Criminal Justice: Corrections Certificate of Achievement PDF