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Corrections (Certificate)

21 Semester Hours

The Corrections Criminal Justice Certificate is a one-year program designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment opportunities or for current field practitioners to enhance their knowledge and skills. Students choosing to continue their education after the Criminal Justice Certificate may continue into either the Applied Science degree program or Transfer Preparation program for Criminal Justice Studies. Individuals may find employement in municipal, county, or state correctional facilities housing adults or juvenile offenders.

General Education Requirements

Course Course Name Credit Hours
ENGL 101 Composition I 3
PSY 101 Intro to Psychology 3

Total 6

Core Requirements

Course Course Name Credit Hours
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 200 American System of Corrections 3
CRJ 208 Administration of Justice 3
CRJ 215 Juvenile Justice System 3
CRJ 224 Probation and Parole 3

Total 15

Total Credit Hours 21

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