CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Danville Area Community College
2005-2006


Criminal Justice
Corrections - Parole Officer Option

Certificate Program

Required Courses Hours F,S,I,SU Grade
First Semester
CRIM 105 Introduction to Corrections 
3
   
CRIM 180 Probation and Parole
3
   
CRIM 201 Criminal Investigation
4
   
ENGL 121 Communication Skills 
or 
ENGL 101 Rhetoric I
3
   
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 
or
SOCY100 Introduction to Sociology 
or
PSYC 230 Abnormal Psychology 
or
SOCY 205 Juvenile Delinquency
3
   
Total
16
   
Second Semester
CRIM 101 Criminal Law
5
   
CRIM 170 Community Based Corrections
3
   
CRIM 204 Criminology
3
   
PSYC 120 Introduction to Substance Abuse 
or
SOCY 202 Introduction to Social Work 
or
SOCY 225 Race and Ethnic Relations
3
   
Total
 14
   

Students may transfer into the certificate a maximum of 10 hours from other institutions.  In addition, they may proficiency a maximum of 6 credit hours.

Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete a certificate.

NOTE: Acceptable High School Records. NO felony convictions. Good physical conditions with no physical impairments. Acceptable corrected vision. No hearing loss. Evidence of emotional stability.


Code CLPD
February 2005  Credit Hours 30
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