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Class ImageYuba Community College District offers two opportunities to earn an Associate in Science Degree for students planning to enter law enforcement, corrections, or a related field after completing two years of course work. Additionally, most courses meet UC/CSU transfer requirements for those wishing to pursue a bachelors degree. Most law enforcement agencies now require some college course work in order to meet entry level requirements. Students who are between the ages of 18 and 21 are highly encouraged to begin or complete the formal education requirements prior to attending the academy or applying for entry level law enforcement or corrections positions.

Corrections (Associate in Science Degree):

Required Course
Units
AJ 11 - Criminal Law
3
AJ 20 - Juvenile law/Procedures
3
AJ 30 - Intro to Corrections
3
AJ 31 - Criminal/Delinquent Behavior
3
AJ 33 - Intro to Correctional Counseling
3
AJ 34 - Correctional Treatment Programs
3

Three additional units from the courses listed below:

Course
Units
AJ 10 - Intro to Law Enforcement
3
AJ 14 - Criminal Justice Process
3
AJ 19 - Community Relations
3
AJ 21 - Narcotics/Drugs
3
HUSEV 10 - Intro to Human Services
3
Psychology/Social electives
3
Total units required for degree major
21

For more information contact the Administration of Justice office here.

Law Enforcement (Associate in Science Degree):

Required Course
Units
AJ 10 - Intro to Law Enforcement
3
AJ 11 - Criminal Law
3
AJ 14 - Criminal Justice Process
3
AJ 15 - Criminal Investigation
3
AJ 19 - Community Relations
3
Total units required for degree major
21

Recommended Courses:

Course
Units
AJ 20 - Juvenile Law/Procedures
3
AJ 21 - Narcotics/Drugs
3
AJ 30 - Intro to Corrections
3

For more information contact the Administration of Justice office here.