Taft College OPEID: 00130900
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Certificate Program: Gainful Employment Disclosure
Program Name: Criminal Justice Administration – Corrections Concentration
Required Program Units: 18 Units
This 18-unit certificate program is designed for those students interested in seeking initial employment in corrections and to
improve the skills of those already in this profession.
Program Type: Certificate (& Associate Degree)
Example of Courses:
Control & Supervision in Corrections
Correctional Interviewing & Counseling
Program CIP Code: 43.0102, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
Occupational Outlook:
Example of Employment Fields***
Other Occupational Choices***
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code
33-3012
33-3051
Employment Field
Correctional Officers
Police & Sheriff Patrol Officers
Counselor
Parole Agent
Probation Officer
Security Guard
Salary Range (Per Hour)
Correctional Officers
High
$36.05
$36.05
Avg Annual Opening
1180
143
Low
Medium
High
California
$30.75
$37.75
$44.35
Kern County
$26
$31.96
$39.49
Source: CA Employment Development Dept – Labor Market Information, 2011
*** Additional training or education may be required in some career field.
Avg Annual Opening
2380
28
California
Kern County
Low
$26.59
$29.30
Medium
$34.33
$35.15
Police & Sheriff Patrol Officers
External Sources and Links for further Occupational Profile Information:
O*Net:
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http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3012.00 (Correctional Officers & Jailers)
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http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3051.00 (Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers)
California Labor Market:
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www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov
Program Length/Duration:
Certificate Program:
Students taking 9 units each semester of the required courses can expect to complete the certificate program within 12 months or
one year.
Program Costs (Estimated costs and are subject to change)
Certificate Program:
Tuition:
18 Units X $46 Per Unit = $828
Student ID:
$30
Books & Supplies: $939.60 (the cost is an estimated average and is subject to change)
Taft College OPEID: 00130900
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Certificate Programs: Gainful Employment Disclosure
Potential Debt (Incurred at the completion of the program)
N/A: The West Kern Community College District (Taft College) does not participate in any Title IV Federal Student Loan
Programs.
On-Time Completion Rate: N/A
Job Placement Rate: Information: Data information reported by the state
Taft College Link to Student Service Information and Support (Catalog, Financial Aid, Counseling, Admissions & Records,
Class Schedules, Registration, etc) http://www.taftcollege.edu/student_services/student_services_and_records.shtml
If you:
• Like to solve problems.
• Are interested in the legal profession.
• Would like to find more about corrections and law enforcement careers.
…then consider a career in the Criminal Justice Administration field.
Program Contact
Sharyn Eveland, Division Chair
661-763-7866
SEveland@taftcollege.edu
N/A: Indicates any of the two possible explanations: 1) the program is new and/or recently revised, 2) the low number of completers (<10)
2