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Attention: This program is offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission. If you are interested in a career with this employer, click here for current job opportunities.
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Juvenile Corrections program is designed to provide students with the training needed for employment in the juvenile corrections system. Topics covered in the courses include an introduction to the field of juvenile corrections, including statistics and jurisdiction issues as well as implementation of effective behavior management and conflict resolution strategies. An emphasis is placed on adolescent development, programs, treatment strategies, and case management responsibilities in addition to procedures for managing juvenile corrections housing units.
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Juvenile Corrections (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5829N
Total credits required
20
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Admission criteria
This program is offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission.
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Synthesize sources of information to make timely assessments.
- Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data within the juvenile corrections field.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior to include principles of restoration and rehabilitation.
- Practice professional standards appropriate to the juvenile corrections function and the overall field of criminal justice.
- Solve problems in the juvenile corrections field through logical and sound reasoning.
- Engage in appropriate interactions within the corrections population.
- Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively.
- Assess the safety of the inmates and personnel in a custodial environment.
- Respond to critical incidents and crisis within the corrections/detention facility according to professional standards.
- Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, and knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, with particular emphasis on the juvenile corrections system.
- Apply aspects of mental and physical conditioning for personal safety, wellness, and proficiency.
- Apply local, state, and federal legal standards, including statutory and case law, as it relates to juvenile offenders.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 20 | |
| LET112 | Introduction to Juvenile Corrections | 2 |
| LET113 | Juvenile Corrections Procedures | 2 |
| LET114 | Juvenile Corrections Officer Skills | 3 |
| LET115 | Crisis Intervention in Juvenile Corrections | 2 |
| LET116 | Adolescent Treatment Issues | 3 |
| LET117 | Juvenile Corrections Supervision | 3 |
| LET118 | Legal Issues in Juvenile Corrections | 3 |
| LET120 | Juvenile Corrections Housing Unit Operations | 2 |
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