SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 10:17:04 AMAJ 221.4 Course Outline as of Spring 1997

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  AJ 221.4Title:  JUV CORRECTIONAL OFFICER  
Full Title:  Juvenile Correctional Officer Basic Course
Last Reviewed:8/24/2015

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled34.0013 max.Lecture Scheduled442.00
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled04 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total34.00 Contact Total442.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  884.00Total Student Learning Hours: 1326.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  P/NP Only
Repeatability:  03 - May Be Taken for a Total of 3 Units
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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This course will identify the training required for entry level positions for juvenile counselor as mandated by Standards and Training for Corrections, a state regulatory agency.  The class will address juvenile law, institutional security, booking and release issues, and public relations.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course is designed to prepare the student to be a juvenile counselor. As a part of the course the student will improve their skills and knowledge in rules and responsibilities of a juvenile counselor, and understanding liabilities and procedures.
(P/NP Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:03 - May Be Taken for a Total of 3 Units

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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  THE STUDENT WILL:
 1.  Demonstrate their ability to identify roles and responsibilities
     of a Juvenile Counselor.
 2.  Identify the mission of the California Justice System.
 3.  Describe the best method for handling unethical situations.
 4.  Recognize the major areas of liability of the Juvenile Counselor.
 5.  Identify the laws, policies, and procedures regarding Juvenile
     Counselors.
 6.  Demonstrate the ability to write and review reports.
 7.  Identify physical and medical problems.

Topics and Scope
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 1.  California justice systems orientation.
2.  Codes, Statutes, and other legal foundations.
3.  Identifying psychologial/medical problems.
4.  Identifying security problems/predictors.
5.  Identifying socio/cultural patterns.
6.  Assaultive behavior and restraint techniques.
7.  Transport/escort.
8.  Daily supervision.
9.  Securing the institution.
10.  Group and individual casework.
11.  Report writing.
12.  Booking and receiving.
13.  Releasing
14.  Public relations.
15.  Testifying in court.
16.  Physical conditioning.

Assignments:
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  1.  Written skills tests (essays).
 2.  Behavioral skills tests (performance).
 3.  Multiple choice questions.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
10 - 20%
Reading reports, Essay exams
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
20 - 40%
Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
10 - 20%
Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
40 - 60%
Multiple choice
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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  Handouts related to performance objectives.

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