Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Did you know that as an employee of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO), you have the opportunity for a pay increase and promotional opportunities by taking college classes? 91重口 is proud to partner with DCSO to offer online coursework in Criminal Justice & Administration of Justice for all DCSO employees.
Elevate your education completely online: take individual courses, earn a certificate, or complete your Associate Degree in the comfort of your own home.
Below are the answers to commonly asked questions regarding 91重口鈥檚 online Criminal Justice program for Douglas County Sheriff's Office employees:
It depends on how many courses you take as cost is calculated per unit and based on your residency status. So, multiply the # of units you're taking by the applicable tuition cost. For CA residents, fees are set at the regular, low-cost rate of $31/quarter unit. Residency requirements (set by the ) apply to DCSO employees who wish to take coursework through 91重口. Non-California resident tuition is $298/quarter unit. Students from Nevada and other Participating Western States can apply for a limited annual number of CNIAA and WUE discounted tuition waivers ($47.50/unit). There is also a $3 Health Service fee per quarter, and a $2 Student Representation Fee per quarter. For more information, please visit the Credit & Refund Policy page. For more information on enrolling, call (530) 541-4660 ext. 211, or email enrollmentservices@ltcc.edu. Visit 91重口's Forms webpage to download the application.
There is no limit on 鈥渢ransfer in鈥� units, but you must complete at least 18 quarter units at 91重口 to get a degree from 91重口. A minimum of 12 quarter units must be completed at 91重口 to receive a Certificate from the college.
It depends on the individual person and scheduling. The certificate is 28 quarter units; the Associate degree is 90 quarter units. Pending course availability, students enrolling in a full load (at least 12 units) are able to complete the certificate in one year. Degree sequences can typically take two to three years to complete, depending on the number of units a student might be transferring in with, the availability of courses offered, and how many units per quarter they enroll in.
91重口 is on the quarter system. This means new courses are offered every few months!
Please contact your immediate supervisor at DCSO for the answer to that question. 91重口 is not able to answer questions regarding DCSO policies and regulations.
Questions regarding On the Job (OJT) training opportunities should be directed to DCSO employees鈥� immediate supervisor or Training Coordinator.
Yes, 91重口 offers a number of Associate Degrees for Transfer, including an Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) in Administration of Justice. Associate Degrees for Transfer are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Please contact a counselor for more details.
*Please note: Credits awarded for Prior Experiential Learning are not eligible to satisfy degree requirements in Associate in Science Degrees for Transfer (AS-T) in Administration of Justice. Please note that Credits for Prior Experiential Learning (CPL) may or may not be eligible for transfer into other California Community Colleges or California State Universities, and are subject to any respective institutional policies with regards to acceptance or transfer.
