Correctional Counseling Certificate
- Cost
- $7,324*
Specializing in reducing repeat offenders
When you obtain a certificate in correctional counseling, you help people see a better future for themselves.
This program is unique to CLC. In addition to classwork, gain a practicum in a professional setting. Gain specialized knowledge and skills to work with clients, including:
- using the strengths perspective
- developing a reintegration plan
- completing a social history
- documenting casework
What can you do with a Certificate in Correctional Counseling?
Become a specialist and build on your existing degree or expertise in criminal justice, psychology, human services, counseling or social work.
Just starting out in college? Complete the certificate along with an associate degree to become well-positioned for a job focused on rehabilitating individuals involved with the justice system. Your career aspirations may require additional education.
Start right away with your certificate in roles such as:
- caseworker aide
- probation aide
- parole aide
With additional education, you can become:
- treatment manager
- therapist
- mental health clinician
Highlights
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National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission
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Program Length: 1.5 Years
Full-time students can complete in 1.5 years.
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Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) is your "go-to person" ready to help you get started at CLC.
Your CCN guides you through the admission process, helps you choose your academic program, enroll in classes and connect you with resources.
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
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights CLC 120 2 -
Course Code CLC 120 Course Title Credits 2 Course Highlights
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights HUS 123 3 HUS 128 3 HUS 140 3 CRJ 121 3 CRJ 227 3 -
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Course Code HUS 128 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code HUS 140 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
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Course Code CRJ 227 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights HUS 253 3 CRJ 214 3 HUS 219 3 HUS 154 2 HUS 274 1 HUS 152 2 HUS 299 1 -
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Course Code HUS 219 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code HUS 154 Course Title Credits 2 Course Highlights -
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Course Code HUS 299 Course Title Credits 1 Course Highlights
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Total Credit Hours
35*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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