Delta's Correctional Science program prepares students to thrive as empathetic and professional correctional officers, jailers, detention officers, probation officers, and parole agents.
Depending on your goals, you can prepare for a career right away, or transfer to a four-year college or university.
This program is fully online and available to those pursuing entry level positions as well as those already employed in the correctional field seeking career and pay advancement. Students can also get credit for prior learning, saving time and money on their educational path.
All of our courses are instructed by student-focused faculty with advanced education and lived experience in the field -- an unbeatable combination.
- Transfer Preparation
- Academy Readiness
- Entry-Level Skills
- Corrections Knowledge
- Justice Terminology
- System Understanding
- Peace Officer Prep
- Career Application
Finding the right program starts with knowing what you enjoy—if these skills and interests sound like you, you might enjoy studying Correctional Science
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Protect. Serve. Lead. If you're interested in a career that serves your community and upholds the law, the Administration of Justice programs at Delta College may be exactly what you need. Through engaging coursework, expert instruction, and real-world scenarios, our program prepares you for careers in corrections, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice research/ management, legal studies for prosecutorial or jurist careers, or criminology. With an Associate in Science for Transfer degree, among other options, you can start your journey at Delta College and transfer seamlessly to California State University, opening the door to careers across local, state, and federal law enforcement, probation, parole, and correctional agencies.
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