CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Danville Area Community College
2008-2009

Criminal Justice
Corrections - Parole Officer Option
Certificate Program

This program is an occupational program typically not designed to transfer;
however, this program has been articulated to some senior institutions.
Please contact a counselor for specific details.

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 -
SOCY 100 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 -
PHIL 102 Logic  - 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.

March 2008  Credit Hours 30
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