CLEARLAKE >> Interested in law enforcement and still undecided on a career path? Check out Introduction to Corrections (AJ30) being offered at Yuba College Clear Lake Campus. The field of Corrections is one of many in the law enforcement community, and the class will explore how these various segments interact within the corrections framework. During the semester, you will learn the history and purpose behind the corrections system, and gain insight into the societal and political attitudes as well as the laws that define and shape the direction of the system. The class will include an analysis of the corrections system, current trends, and the effectiveness of the system.
The course is being taught by Terry Norton, who recently retired from the Corrections Division of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Norton spent 17 years in corrections and has a broad understanding of the field and the challenges confronting the system. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree, in Public Administration, from Sacramento State College, and was a former Special Agent with the United States Secret Service.
Interested students may enroll now for this spring semester class, which meets Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Students may come by the campus, call 707-995-7900 or visit clc.yccd.edu for enrollment assistance, financial aid, or to get more information.
Clear Lake Campus, located at 15880 Dam Road Ext., Clearlake, opened its doors in 1972 and offers classes in over 90 programs that prepare students for a certificate, associate’s degree, or transfer to a four-year college. There are more than 9,000 students enrolled at Yuba College. For more information about Clear Lake Campus, please visit the website at clc.yccd.edu
Yuba College is part of a two college District which covers 4,192 square miles and all or part of eight counties.
