Law Enforcement: Correctional Deputy Academy
Program Map
The Administration of Justice (ADJ) Correctional Deputy program provides entry-level training for correctional officers, including adult corrections procedures, interviewing and counseling techniques, security and supervision techniques, and oral and written communications
Students interested in the Correctional Academy need to apply and be admitted into the academy. Admission to the academy is not guaranteed.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science Degree in Administration of Justice will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements as described in the college catalog. This program is designed to be completed in four semesters with students attending fall and spring. You can reduce your per-semester unit load by taking courses in the summer or winter sessions.
Program completion within this time frame is dependent on the number of units enrolled per term and course availability. Full-time students are recommended to take 12 to 15 units per term. Meet with a counselor to develop your Student Educational Plan (SEP), determine the appropriate general education pattern and work/life/school balance.
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
| ADJ 1 – Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| ADJ 3 – Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| ENG 1A/1AH – English Composition/Honors (RCCD GE Area D1) | 4 |
| MAT 12 – Statistics (RCCD GE Area D2) | 4 |
Student Tasks
- Meet with an educational advisor to complete your first semester educational plan
- Meet with a counselor to complete your comprehensive student education plan
- Explore career paths with VitaNavis
- Apply to the Correctional Deputy Academy
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
| ADJ C1D – Basic Correctional Deputy Academy | 15 |
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to update your student education plan
- Explore career and transfer resources
- Find internship and apprenticeship opportunities
- Attend career and transfer workshops
- Get help with job searches, resume building, and interviews
- Start planning for transfer
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
|
ADJ 4 – Legal Aspects of Evidence |
3 |
|
ADJ 8 – Juvenile Law and Procedures |
3 |
|
HES 1 – Health Science (RCCD GE Area E1) |
3 |
|
Choose one (RCCD GE Area B1):
|
3 |
|
ANT 1 – Physical Anthropology (RCCD GE Area A) |
3 |
|
Choose one (RCCD GE Area C):
|
3 |
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to update your student education plan
- Complete your graduation check
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
|
COM 1/1H – Public Speaking/Honors (RCCD GE Area D2) |
3 |
|
ADJ 13 – Criminal Investigation |
3 |
|
Choose one (RCCD GE Area B2):
|
3 |
|
ADJ 20 – Introduction to Corrections |
3 |
|
Choose one (RCCD GE Area E2)
|
3 |
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to complete your final graduation check
- Apply for graduation
Certificate
The Correctional Deputy Academy Certificate will be awarded upon completion of requirements as described in the college catalog. Certificates do not require students to complete general education requirements.
Student Tasks
- Meet with an educational advisor to complete your first semester educational plan
- Meet with a counselor to complete your comprehensive student education plan
- Explore career paths with VitaNavis
- Apply to the Correctional Deputy Academy
- Meet with a counselor to update your student education plan
- Explore career and transfer resources
- Find internship and apprenticeship opportunities
- Attend career and transfer workshops
- Get help with job searches, resume building, and interviews
- Start planning for transfer
- Apply for graduation
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
| ADJ C1D – Community Relations | 15 |
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