# Correctional Science (Certificate of Achievement)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Criminal Justice

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/criminal-justice/correctional-science-ca/

**State Control Number:** 40924  
**Program Code:** CJ.COSC.CA  
**Program Length:** 4 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** No

This certificate prepares students for a career at the federal, state, or local government level at a correctional facility.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| CJ 92 | Writing for Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| CJ 103 | Criminal Law | 3.0 |
| CJ 127 | Introduction to Criminology | 3.0 |
| CJ 132 | Introduction to Corrections | 3.0 |
| CJ 201 | Community and the Justice System | 3.0 |
| **Total Units** | | **15** |

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