Criminal Justice Cert I - Corrections Option

Program Description

The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Corrections Option, is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in corrections and law enforcement. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system, criminal activities, and corrections systems in our society dictate the need for criminal justice personnel that think critically and are empowered to make ethical decisions. The program provides a blend of core criminal justice classes and general education courses. The program prepares the student for positions in corrections and for completion of an AAS in Criminal Justice.

The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Corrections Option, is tailored to support careers in the criminal justice field.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL3 credits

MATH/APPM/LSCI

3 credits
UNST1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
CRMJ 1170Law Enforcement/Ethics,justice

3 credits

CRMJ 2010Use of Force

3 credits

CRMJ 2350Intro to Corrections

3 credits

CRMJ 2365Community Based Corrections

3 credits

Additional CRMJ courses

12 credits

Total Credit Hours: 31