Corrections Certificate

Career Certificate
Cost
$5,196*

Maintain a secure environment

Protect the community and victims’ rights. Ensure a safe space for sentenced individuals and pre-trial detainees. Follow policies and protocols to create an atmosphere for rehabilitation.

Specialize in Corrections and learn:

  • How to document and write reports
  • Techniques for interviewing individuals
  • Interpersonal communication skills

You’ll gain the know-how to begin a career in corrections. If already working in this field, you’ll develop expertise to excel at your workplace.

What can you do with a certificate in Corrections?

With this certificate, you can work as an entry level correctional officer. Your employer also may provide on-the-job training.

With experience and good performance, you can move into a supervisory role. Or you can develop skills in a specific area or join a specialized tactical or K-9 team. Your certificate prepares you to work in:

  • Jails, prisons and detention centers
  • Federal, state and local institutions
  • Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals

Highlights

  • Career Certificate

    Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
  • Program Length: 1 Year

    Full-time students finish in 1 year.
  • Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

    Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.

Career Outlook

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120 2
    CRJ 121 3
    CRJ 123 3
    CRJ 124 3
    CRJ 125 3
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 123
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 124
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 125
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CRJ 130 3
    CRJ 224 3
    CRJ 227 3
    CRJ 229 3
    • Course Code CRJ 130
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 224
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 227
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 229
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

26

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.




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