Juvenile Services Institutional Support Staff, Certificate

Award: Certificate (code CRT.CJS.JJ-INSTSUP)

Total Credit Hours: 18 credit hours.

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Purpose: This certificate program provides initial knowledge-base to students and professionals pursuing first-time employment in juvenile justice and other service-providing agencies, and who are likely to work in a minimal-contact capacity with juvenile offenders such as clerical, recordkeeping, facilities and administrative support.

Range of Occupations

Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center.

Degree/Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111 .

Certificate Requirements: 18 credits

CJS 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit hours
CJS 113 - Penology 3 credit hours
CJS 225 - Criminal Justice Ethics 3 credit hours
CJS 231 - Juvenile Justice 3 credit hours
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours
SOC 132 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 credit hours

Related Educational Opportunities

Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings

Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.