Advanced Corrections and Detention

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Advanced Corrections and Detention program is designed for officers seeking advancement in corrections and detention fields. Courses will focus on supervision techniques, interpersonal communication, and the constitution of the United States and the State of Arizona. Officers will also study basic psychology principles and sociology concepts.

Details

Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Advanced Corrections and Detention (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5081N
Total credits required
35-39
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Admission criteria

This program is offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission.

Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Summarize the principles of effective communication in a leadership role.
  • Examine the United States Constitution and the state of Arizona Constitution.
  • Summarize the organization and power of federal courts, state courts, county courts, and municipal courts.
  • Analyze the basic theories of human development and personality.
  • Summarize how psychology is applied in real world situations with diverse populations.
  • Analyze the effect of race/ethnicity, sex/gender, and age on social inequality.
  • Determine the effects that stress has on behaviors and identify factors to control stress.
  • Summarize the fundamental concepts of social organization, culture, socialization, social institutions, and social change.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Correctional Officers and Jailers

$45,070

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

$60,140

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

This pathway map option builds upon a prior Certificate of Completion, Certificate of Completion in Basic Corrections (5698N). You must complete that prior coursework in order to complete this pathway map option.

This pathway map option builds upon a prior Certificate of Completion, Certificate of Completion in Basic Detention Services (5699N). You must complete that prior coursework in order to complete this pathway map option.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Corrections CCL or
Detention CCL		 Certificate of Completion in Basic Corrections (5698N) or Certificate of Completion in Basic Detention Services (5699N) These certificates are offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission. 18–21

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
LET167 or
MGT229		 Correctional Sergeant Leadership or Management and Leadership I None or SB 2–3
COM110 or
COM263		 Interpersonal Communication or Elements of Intercultural Communication SB or C, G, SB 3
POS220 or
(POS221 and
POS222)		 U.S. and Arizona Constitution or (Arizona Constitution and U.S. Constitution) 3
PSY101 or
PSY132		 Introduction to Psychology or Psychology and Culture SB or C, G, SB 3
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology SB 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

This pathway map option builds upon a prior Certificate of Completion, Certificate of Completion in Basic Corrections (5698N). You must complete that prior coursework in order to complete this pathway map option.

This pathway map option builds upon a prior Certificate of Completion, Certificate of Completion in Basic Detention Services (5699N). You must complete that prior coursework in order to complete this pathway map option.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Corrections CCL or
Detention CCL		 Certificate of Completion in Basic Corrections (5698N) or Certificate of Completion in Basic Detention Services (5699N) These certificates are offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission. 18–21

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM110 or
COM263		 Interpersonal Communication or Elements of Intercultural Communication SB or C, G, SB 3
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology SB 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
LET167 or
MGT229		 Correctional Sergeant Leadership or Management and Leadership I None or SB 2–3
PSY101 or
PSY132		 Introduction to Psychology or Psychology and Culture SB or C, G, SB 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
POS220 or
(POS221 and
POS222)		 U.S. and Arizona Constitution or (Arizona Constitution and U.S. Constitution) 3
RE Restricted Elective 3
Course Area Key
  • C = Cultural Diversity in the US
  • G = Global Awareness
  • H = Historical Awareness
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=146049).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Advanced Corrections and Detention