CLEARLAKE, Calif. – 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.

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 Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m.

Students may come by the campus, call 707-995-7900 or visit http://lcc.yccd.edu/ for enrollment assistance, financial aid or to get more information.

The Clear Lake Campus is located at 15880 Dam Road Extension, Clearlake.