# Correctional Administration (A.A. Degree)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Public Safety Training

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#### Correctional Administration Associate of Arts

This program guides students toward careers in law enforcement, the courts and the law, and state, local, and private corrections. The program provides students with an understanding of the correctional systems utilized by local, state, and federal levels of government. Students will explore the various career paths and hiring practices associated with jobs in the Correctional field. It provides a comprehensive overview of correctional facilities, community-based facilities/programs, probation, and parole utilized in the United States. Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be eligible for an Associate of Arts degree.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze the fundamental theories and concepts underlying the American correctional system.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to evaluate the operational elements of the major components comprising the American prison and jail systems.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze the legal principles and rules which apply to the American prison and jail systems.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Correctional Administration Associate of Arts: Complete all of the following** | | 21 |
| **Core Courses** | | 15 |
| CRIM B21 | Introduction to Correctional Administration | 3 |
| CRIM B50 | Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 |
| CRIM B60 | Legal Aspects of Corrections | 3 |
| CRIM B2 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRIM B12 | Forensic and Scientific Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| **List A** | | 6 |
| CRIM B22 | Institutional Treatment and Supervision of Offenders | 3 |
| CRIM B23 | Fundamentals of Interviewing and Counseling | 3 |
| CRIM B24 | Probation, Parole and Community Corrections | 3 |
| CRIM B5 | Community Relations | 3 |
| CRIM B8 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRIM B9 | The Juvenile Justice System | 3 |