2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Criminal Justice Corrections with Jail Officer Academy - Certificate
of Achievement
Program Code: CSZ.35726
The Delta College Criminal Justice program is designed to give you specialized knowledge of the criminal justice field combined with a broad
general educational background. The program offers theoretical, practical, and technical instruction designed to meet an ever-increasing demand
and continuous upgrading of personnel by law enforcement agencies. As a graduate of this program, depending on the option chosen, you would be
prepared to seek employment as a police officer, corrections officer, conservation officer, public safety dispatcher, juvenile officer, private security, or
prepare for careers in probation/parole/courts, federal government, CSI, detective, pre-law and many other related careers.
Certificate Reqirements
Course Credits Course Title Completed
CJ 102 4 Jail Academy
LWA 279 1 Defensive Tactics in Corrections
LWT 170 1 Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider
6 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
1. A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in all courses for the certificate.
2. Employment within the Criminal Justice field may be delayed or denied depending on a history of convictions involving felonies, misdemeanors, and/
or involving controlled substances.
3. CJ 102, LWA 279, and LWT 170 are taken concurrently and together make up the Jail Academy (6 credits). For information about the Jail Academy,
contact the Criminal Justice Training Center, 989-686-9108. LWA 279 with LW 170 fulfills the 2 required LWA credits for the Associate Degree.
4. The Local Corrections Office Certification will be awarded upon successful completion of the Jail Office Academy (JOA) Certificate Option.
5. File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar’s Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation.
See page GRADUATION_REQUIREMENTS_PAGES for other graduation requirements.
6. Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.
7. If you plan to pursue an advanced degree, see pages ADVANVED_DEGREE_PAGES for special transfer agreements.
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Career Information: www.delta.edu See an advisor for scheduling assistance.
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