Advanced Juvenile Corrections
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Advanced Juvenile Corrections program is designed for juvenile corrections officers seeking advancement in the Juvenile Corrections field. Courses will focus on human development, adult-adolescent interaction, interpersonal communication, and the constitutions of the United States and the State of Arizona. Officers will also study basic psychological principles and sociology concepts.
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Advanced Juvenile Corrections (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5185N
Total credits required
38
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
- Demonstrate ethical behavior to include integrity, respect, dignity, fairness, humaneness, and principles of restoration and rehabilitation.
- Solve problems through logical and sound reasoning.
- Synthesize sources of information to make timely assessments.
- Analyze the basic theories of human development and personality.
- Summarize the principles of effective communication.
- Determine the effects that stress has on behaviors and identify factors to control stress.
- Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data within the corrections field.
- Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively.
- Engage in appropriate interactions with culturally and socially diverse groups within the corrections population.
- Practice professional standards appropriate to the corrections function and the overall field of criminal justice.
- Assess the safety of the inmates and personnel in a custodial environment.
- Respond to critical incidents and crisis within the corrections/detention facility.
- Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, and knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, with emphasis on the juvenile corrections system.
- Apply aspects of mental and physical conditioning for personal safety, wellness, and proficiency.
- Apply local, state, and federal legal standards, including statutory and case law, as it relates to juvenile offenders.
- 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.
- 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.
- Summarize the fundamental concepts of social organization, culture, socialization, social institutions, and social change.
Career statistics
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 Show expanded career information for Correctional Officers and Jailers
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
$60,140 Show expanded career information for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
* 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.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LET112 | Introduction to Juvenile Corrections | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | ||
| LET113 | Juvenile Corrections Procedures | 2 | |||
| LET114 | Juvenile Corrections Officer Skills | 3 | |||
| LET115 | Crisis Intervention in Juvenile Corrections | 2 | |||
| LET116 | Adolescent Treatment Issues | 3 | |||
| LET117 | Juvenile Corrections Supervision | 3 | |||
| LET118 | Legal Issues in Juvenile Corrections | 3 | |||
| LET120 | Juvenile Corrections Housing Unit Operations | 2 | |||
| Note: Completion of the above courses fulfills the requirements of the CCL in Juvenile Corrections (5829N) | |||||
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFS205 | Human Development | SB | 3 | ||
| CFS277 | Adult-Adolescent Interaction | 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 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LET112 | Introduction to Juvenile Corrections | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | ||
| LET113 | Juvenile Corrections Procedures | 2 | |||
| LET114 | Juvenile Corrections Officer Skills | 3 | |||
| LET115 | Crisis Intervention in Juvenile Corrections | 2 | |||
| LET116 | Adolescent Treatment Issues | 3 | |||
| LET117 | Juvenile Corrections Supervision | 3 | |||
| LET118 | Legal Issues in Juvenile Corrections | 3 | |||
| LET120 | Juvenile Corrections Housing Unit Operations | 2 |
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
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFS205 | Human Development | SB | 3 | ||
| PSY101 or PSY132 |
Introduction to Psychology or Psychology and Culture | SB or C, G, SB | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFS277 | Adult-Adolescent Interaction | 3 | |||
| POS220 or (POS221 and POS222) |
U.S. and Arizona Constitution or (Arizona Constitution and U.S. Constitution) | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- G = Global Awareness
- 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=150961).
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 Juvenile Corrections