Earn a Degree in Corrections!
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Corrections program is designed to prepare students who are interested in a career in the field of corrections or to upgrade the skills of those officers currently working in the field. Students will be presented with opportunities to develop skills to meet the challenges of working with different types of inmates and the problems encountered with these individuals. The 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.
CIPS Code: 43.0102
Associate in Applied Science in Corrections
Admission Criteria: This program is offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission.
| General Education Requirements |
22-25 |
| General Education Core |
12-15 |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| First-Year Composition |
ENG101*
ENG107*
ENG102*
ENG108* |
First-Year Composition (3)  ENG1101 OR
First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND
First-Year Composition (3) ENG1102 OR
First-Year Composition for ESL (3) |
6 |
| Oral Communication |
| COM230 |
Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Mathematics |
| MAT122* |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
| Critical Reading |
CRE101*
CRE111 *
|
College Critical Reading (3) OR
Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment
|
0-3 |
| General Education Distribution |
10 |
Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area. |
3 |
Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area. |
4 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area. |
3 |
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Notes
- The total amount of credits required for this degree is 60-64.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses required within the program
- Minimum GPA: 2.00
- * Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
- xxx Indicates any module.
- ** Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information