Correctional Science
A.S. Degree Criminal Justice · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Associate in Science in Correctional Science prepares students for a variety of careers in the criminal justice system. Courses within the program acquaint students with the American Correctional system, criminal behavior, incarceration, rehabilitation, the role of correctional science practitioners, procedural and constitutional rights of inmates, and juvenile correctional procedures. The program is suited to the needs of students who will complete their education at Chaffey College with an A.S. degree. Successful completion of the Correctional Science degree enables students to directly pursue occupations within the corrections field as correctional officers, jailers, or probation officers.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Recognize and be able to compare and contrast the Five Correctional Philosophies.
- Explain the impact of crime on victims as well as society.
- Identify and define the three main crime causation theories.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree (AS): | ||
| Required Core: | 15 | |
| CJ 6 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
| CJ 51 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 53 | Correctional Law | 3 |
| CJ 56 | Correctional Interviewing and Counseling | 3 |
| CJ 58 | Social Equity and the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| Any three courses: | 9 | |
| CJ 1 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJ 3 | Criminal Court Process | 3 |
| CJ 10 | Violence in America | 3 |
| CJ 57 | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| CJ 55 | Crime and Delinquency | 3 |
| orSOC 17 | Sociology of Crime | 3 |
| Total | 24 | |
Other Information
Public Service, Culture, and Society
Local Program (Major) Code: S105
Program Control Number: 04811
TOP Code: 2105.10*
CIP Code: 43.0102