CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS

VERY IMPORTANT COURSE NUMBERING INFORMATION

FAQs
Criminal Justice Links   
A.A. DEGREES

POLICE AND CORRECTIONS TRAINING QUESTIONS?
CALL: 661-395-4044 OR E-MAIL

THE LINE UP:  WHO WE ARE....
                      The Criminal Justice Faculty                              

THE CRIME SCENE: WHERE WE ARE LOCATED

BC Campus

Language Arts Building - LA 108C and D (offices)
Telephone 395-4481 and 395-4484
LA 111, LA 114 (classrooms)

Delano Center

1821 Randolph St., Delano - 725-8020

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Do I have to be a Criminal Justice Major to enroll in Criminal Justice Classes?

NO!! All students with a desire to become more informed about the law and how our Criminal Justice system operates are welcome to enroll in any of our classes. Of course, it is a good idea to discuss your interests with the Criminal Justice faculty to assure you are guided into a class most appropriate to your interests.

What kinds of careers do Criminal Justice majors pursue?

Criminal Justice education at BC includes classes that will guide students toward careers in law enforcement and policing, the courts and the law, and state, local, and private corrections. After completing their Criminal Justice classes, many students follow-up with participation in separately administered specialized training courses offered by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.),  the California Department of Corrections (CDC), and Standards for Training in Corrections (STC). Students are urged to consult with the Criminal Justice faculty for additional information concerning the proper channels for pursuing job-specific training. All job-specific training programs available at BC are administered by and accessed through the Office of the Public Safety Programs . Call 395-4044 for further information.

Criminal Justice education leads to an Associate in Arts Degree with options in either Administration of Justice or Corrections Administration. A Forensic Science option is currently in the developmental phase. Students often choose to transfer to  four year institutions for further study toward a baccalaureate degree after completing their obligations in the two year degree program of their choice. Students considering transfer are urged to consult with the Criminal Justice faculty and our counselor to assure s/he selects the appropriate courses for transfer and secures the General Education certification.

DOES THE P.O.S.T. POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY
SATISFY THE MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR
AN A.A. DEGREE?

POLICE TRAINING COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING AND SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS AND DO NOT MEET ANY OF THE MAJOR COURSE OBLIGATIONS: CRIM B1, B2, B3, B4, B8, B9, B12, OR B55.

POLICE TRAINING COURSES INCLUDE: BASIC ACADEMIES, RESERVE TRAINING ACADEMIES, AND ADVANCED OFFICER TRAINING. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONSULT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CHAIR.

DOES THE CDC TRAINING ACADEMY COURSE SATISFY THE MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN A.A. DEGREE?

CORRECTIONS TRAINING COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING AND SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS AND DO NOT MEET ANY OF THE MAJOR COURSE OBLIGATIONS: CRIM 21, 22, 23, 24, 50, or 60.

CORRECTIONS TRAINING COURSES INCLUDE C.D.C.&R, C.P.O.S.T. TRAINING COURSES AND C.D.C.&R IN-SERVICE TRAINING COURSES (IST). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONSULT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CHAIR.

DO ANY OF THE  S.T.C.TRAINING COURSES SATISFY THE MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN A.A. DEGREE?

S.T.C. TRAINING COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING AND SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS AND DO NOT MEET ANY OF THE MAJOR COURSE OBLIGATIONS: CRIM 21, 22, 23, 24, 50, or 60. S.T.C. TRAINING COURSES INCLUDE CORE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINING, ADVANCED CORE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINING, AND IN-SERVICE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINING. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONSULT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM HEAD.

WHAT ABOUT CLASSES TAKEN AT OTHER COLLEGES?

The only way to be absolutely certain classes taken at other colleges are given full consideration for transfer worthiness is to consult personally with the Program Head.

Schedule an appointment and bring your transcripts, course outline and student learning outcomes and the college catalog from the college where the courses were completed. Students are admonished to avoid reliance upon verbal representations concerning transfer of courses. The Program Head will refer all recommendations for transfer to the Admissions and Records personnel after a full review is completed. Any questions? Call 395-4481 for an appointment.

Catalog rights are established the second sequential semester a student enrolls and completes classes. To preserve catalog rights, a student must continue to attend BC without missing a semester. The courses required for the major are locked in when you establish catalog rights. Even if the major requirements change, your obligations remain in place as outlined in your catalog year. It is important to stay enrolled each semester to insure the stability of graduation requirements.

WHAT IS THE POLICY ON GRADE CHANGES?

The instructor of the course shall determine the grade to be awarded to each student. The determination of the student’s grade by the instructor is final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith or incompetence. A student who feels a grade is in error may request a review of the grade by the instructor. Errors may be corrected only by the instructor. Students who believe that a grade has been assigned in error must contact the instructor within the first three (3) weeks of the following semester. (Bakersfield College Catalog 2005-06)

WHAT IS THE POLICY ON CLASS CANCELLATIONS?

When a class fails to meet the minimum required enrollment as established by college policy, the class will be canceled. Students are admonished to attend the first meeting of every class in their schedule to assure a proper student count is available to the Program Head. Failure to attend the first class meeting may result in a short-fall in the enrollment and cancellation of the class.

WHAT IS THE POLICY ON NOTIFICATION OF CLASS CANCELLATIONS?

Students are notified of class cancellations as soon as is reasonable and practical under the circumstances. Phone calls and/or letters are the typical modes of communication.  The Program Head also makes every effort to appear at the first meeting of the canceled class to counsel any student who desires guidance into another open class

WHAT IS THE POLICY ON THE GRADE OF I (INCOMPLETE)?

Students are expected to complete coursework in a timely fashion. While the use of the I grade is within the discretion of individual professors, criminal justice faculty typically do not utilize the I grade. Students are encouraged to monitor their progress and take responsibility for their learning and productivity. Students should check with professors to confirm progress in criminal justice classes.
 

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