# Corrections Officer Program (Certificate of Proficiency (Untranscripted))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Criminal Justice

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36113/34912/36003

Program Code: SAC.CJCO.CERT

The Corrections Officer Certificate is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge that criminal justice professionals require, and it provides knowledge of new procedures, policies, and judicial rulings to anyone interested in the criminal justice system, particularly in the field of corrections.  This certificate consists of course work that is fundamental for working in the fields of law enforcement, probation, corrections, courts, and private security, and leads to completion of the Criminal Justice Option Degree.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  develop critical thinking and ethical reasoning in students interested in the criminal justice field.
2.  develop in students pursuing Criminal Justice careers the skills to evaluate career opportunities.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Courses** | | 15 |
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| or CJ 101H | Honors Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 102 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 103 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| or CJ 103H | Honors Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 105 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ 205 | Criminal Investigation Principles | 3 |
| **Total** | | **15** |