Justice-Involved Education
Since 1961, Victor Valley College has been an established provider of postsecondary education for citizens of the High Desert through accredited Associate’s degrees and industry-recognized workforce training, certificates, and credentials. The College endeavors to provide excellence in education for individuals in the High Desert who are justice-involved. The College is dedicated to serving the community through the creation of the justice-impacted program. Additionally, the College has created activities and community partnerships to support pre-entry, incarcerated, and re-entry educational supports to individuals who are justice-involved in our service area.
Pre-Entry / Alternatives to Incarceration
Programs Offered:
Workforce Preparation
Introductory Certificate
- Career Exploration (e.g., Skilled Trades and In-Demand Careers)
- Career Preparation (e.g., Résumé Writing and Interviewing)
- Career Success (e.g., Oral Communication and Collaboration)
Intermediate Certificate
- Decision-making (e.g., Critical Thinking and Resilience)
- Workforce Diversity (e.g., Intercultural Fluency and Empathy)
- Workforce Problem Solving (e.g., Initiative and Creative Problem Solving)
Other Possible Coursework
- Computer Literacy
- Online Learning Student Success
Career Education
- Agriculture: Waste Management
- Automotive
- Construction: Solar Energy
- Construction: Forklift Training
- Welding
- Industrial Maintenance
High School Equivalency
- G.E.D. Preparation Course
Currently Incarcerated
Academics
Associate degrees offered:
- Business
- Sociology*
- Psychology*
*These degrees are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students who complete this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, though not to a particular campus or major.
Each program has 20 courses for a total of 61 credits. Each program has 20 courses for a total of 61 credits. The courses will be offered as two 8-week sessions in the Fall and Spring, with 6-week sessions in the Winter and Summer. It is anticipated that the degree can be completed in 2 years of coursework.
Courses will be offered through high-support correspondence education. Correspondence education allows VVC instructors to teach with engaged academic supports offered through email and/or written communication. Students will have access to:
- Faculty for questions and/or support.
- Counselors for academic pathway and course
- Counselors for academic pathway and course selection guidance.
- Virtual tutoring and Writing Center for academic support and success.
Tuition and Fees
VVC Associate degrees are free through the California College Promise Grant for CA residents. VVC is dedicated to finding other resources to support out-of-state resident tuition.
Transition Support
- Seamless education transition utilizing either on-campus or distance learning options.
- Assistance for students who want to transfer to pursue a 4-year degree.
- Community-based organizations who can provide referrals or non-education services such as job placement and adjusting to life upon release.
Formerly Incarcerated / Re-entry
Programs Offered:
Workforce Preparation
Introductory Certificate
- Career Exploration (e.g., Skilled Trades and In-Demand Careers)
- Career Preparation (e.g., Résumé Writing and Interviewing)
- Career Success (e.g., Oral Communication and Collaboration)
Intermediate Certificate
- Decision-making (e.g., Critical Thinking and Resilience)
- Workforce Diversity (e.g., Intercultural Fluency and Empathy)
- Workforce Problem Solving (e.g., Initiative and Creative Problem Solving)
Other Possible Coursework
- Computer Literacy
- Online Learning Student Success
Career Education
- Agriculture: Waste Management
- Automotive
- Construction: Solar Energy
- Construction: Forklift Training
- Welding
- Industrial Maintenance
High School Equivalency
- G.E.D. Preparation Course
Contact Info
- Dr. Wesley Wilson
- Director of Justice-Involved education
- email: wesley.wilson@vvc.edu
- phone: (760) 245-4271 Ext.2157