Corrections and Detention
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Corrections and Detention program is designed to prepare students who are interested in a career in the field of corrections, detention, or juvenile corrections, or to upgrade the skills of those officers currently working in these fields. Students will be presented with opportunities to develop skills to meet the challenges of working with different types of inmates or juveniles and the problems encountered with these individuals. Specializations in this program focus on ethics, management skills, conflict and crisis management techniques, security procedures, adolescent development, and development theories. Supervision, political science, communication, psychology, and sociology also included. The Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Basic Corrections, Basic Detention, and Advanced Corrections and Detention are available.
Details
This program is offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Synthesize multiple sources of information to make timely assessments.
- Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data.
- Practice professional standards appropriate to the corrections function and the overall field of criminal justice.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior to include integrity, respect, dignity, fairness, humaneness, and principles of restoration and rehabilitation.
- Solve problems through logical and sound reasoning.
- Engage in appropriate interactions with culturally and socially diverse populations.
- Collaborate with diverse agencies, community representatives and individuals to achieve common goals.
- Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences.
- Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, and current issues to criminal justice operations as it applies to the corrections function.
- Apply aspects of mental and physical conditioning for personal safety, wellness, and proficiency.
Successful completion of this degree 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 degree. 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
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
$62,670 Show expanded career information for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
$60,140 Show expanded career information for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
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 Pathway Planner 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.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Corrections CCL or Detention CCL or Juvenile Corrections CCL | Certificate of Completion in Basic Corrections (5698N) or Certificate of Completion in Basic Detention (5699N) or Certificate of Completion in Juvenile Corrections (5829N) | These programs are offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission. | 18–21 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 | ||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 2–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
MAT12+ | Intermediate Algebra | Critical course Or any higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA} area. MAT14+ recommended for transfer. | 3–6 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | Recommend AJS123. | HU | 3 | |
COM230 | Small Group Communication | SB | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 | ||
SQ or SG | Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
General | General Elective | Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | 0–6 |
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
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.
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/freeForm13?id=183943).
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.