Corrections

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Corrections program is designed for students intending to pursue careers in various correctional components of the justice system, including parole, probation, jail, and prisons. Focus is broader learning about the correction function in the context of overall administration of justice system.

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Corrections (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5776N
Total credits required
15
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2019
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Synthesize multiple sources of information to make timely assessments.
  • Solve problems through logical and sound reasoning.
  • Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences.
  • Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system.
  • Collaborate with diverse agencies, community representatives and individuals to achieve common goals.
  • Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, and current issues to criminal justice operations.
  • Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data.
  • Practice professional standards appropriate to the field of criminal justice.
  • Subscribe to and practice ethical behavior appropriate to the field of criminal justice.
Required Courses
Course # Course Title Credits
Credits: 15
AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice (3) OR
AJS255 The Criminal Justice System Handling of the Mentally Ill (3) 3
AJS212 Juvenile Justice Procedures 3
AJS240 The Correction Function 3
AJS205 Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice (3) OR
AJS275 Criminal Investigation I (3) 3

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