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CRRC - Corrections Certificate

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CR Certificate

Program Full Description

The primary purpose of this program is to accommodate in-service officers interested in a specialized field. All courses in this program can be applied to an Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration. Pre-service students are also eligible to enroll. Specific career opportunities include corrections officer, human services aide, residential juvenile counseling, street outreach counseling, and juvenile corrections aide.

Program Objectives

Program Objective

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the functions of the criminal justice system

Demonstrate an understanding of the functions of corrections and how corrections relate to the entire criminal justice system

Develop historical perspective of the principles, theories, and challenges inherent in corrections

Advisor Notes

Recommended electives: ENG 105, 107, and ENG 111