Corrections

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Associate in Applied Science in Corrections

The Corrections Program is designed to prepare students who are interested in a career in the field of corrections and will also upgrade the skills of those officers currently working in the field. Students will develop skills to meet the challenges of working with different types of inmates and the problems encountered with these individuals. Courses in the Certificate of Completion in Basic Corrections will cover ethics, management skills, conflict and crisis management techniques, and security procedures. The Certificate of Completion in Advanced Corrections will cover the areas of supervision, political science, communication, psychology and sociology.
Required Courses: 39
Certificate of Completion in Advanced Corrections 39
General Studies Requirements: 25
General Studies Core: 15
First-Year Composition 6
ENG101* First-Year Composition (3) AND  
ENG102* First-Year Composition (3)  
Oral Communication
3
COM230* Small Group Communication  
Critical Reading
3
CRE101* Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) OR  
CRE111* Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment.		  
Mathematics
3
MAT122* Intermediate Algebra  
General Studies Distribution: 10
Humanities and Fine Arts
3
Any approved general studies course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area.  
Natural Sciences
4
Any approved general studies course in the Natural Sciences area.  
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
Any approved general studies course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area.
 
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