Criminal Justice-Corrections-Certificate

The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to give students the academic background and initial training for careers in law enforcement. The Corrections-Parole Officer Option Certificate Program provides initial training for careers in corrections. Upon initial enrollment in the program, students must complete an “Application to Participate” form. Entry into the program is determined through the evaluation of personal qualifications and after the screening of the application which states that the student has no felony convictions.
NOTE: The requirements for employment in the field include: acceptable high school record, no felony convictions, good physical condition with no physical impairments, acceptable corrected vision, no hearing loss, and evidence of emotional stability.

Required Courses

First Semester

CRIM 105	Introduction to Corrections	3
CRIM 180	Probation & Parole	3
CRIM 201	Criminal Investigation	4
ENGL 121	Communication Skills	3
PSYC 100	Introduction to Psychology	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

PSYC 100 may be substituted with SOCY 100.

Second Semester

CRIM 101	Criminal Law	3
CRIM 170	Community Based Corrections	3
CRIM 204	Criminology	3
CRIM 207	Verbal Defense Techniques	2
PSYC 120	Introduction to Substance Abuse	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

If SOCY 100 is taken, Student must substitute SOCY 225 for PSYC 120.

Total Credit Hours: 30