Corrections

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Certificate of Completion in Advanced Corrections

The Certificate of Completion in Advanced Corrections is designed for corrections officers seeking advancement in the corrections field. Courses will focus on supervision techniques, interpersonal communication, and the constitutions of the United States and the State of Arizona. Officers will also study basic psychology principles and sociology concepts.
Required Courses: 33
Certificate of Completion in Basic Corrections 18
LET161 Correctional Sergeant's Leadership Procedures (3) OR  
MGT229 Management and Leadership I (3) OR  
PAD116 Supervisory Training for DOC Employees (3) 3
COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3
POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) OR  
POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) AND  
POS222 U.S. Constitution (2) 3
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3
 
Restricted Electives: 6
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
CIS133DA The Internet/World Wide Web 3
COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication 3
LET161 Correctional Sergeant's Leadership Procedures 3
MGT229 Management and Leadership I 3
PAD116 Supervisory Training for DOC Employees 3
PHI243 World Religions 3
POS100 Introduction to Political Science 3
PSY2xx* Any 200 Level Psychology Course 3
SOC2xx* Any 200 Level Sociology Course 3
SPA101 Elementary Spanish I 4
SPA102* Elementary Spanish II 4
SPA115 Beginning Spanish Conversation I 3

NOTE: *Indicates course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
Minimum GPA: 2.00

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