The Corrections Certificate program is designed for both the pre-service student and current correctional employee. The program provides the academic background for an understanding of the criminal justice system and the role of corrections within it. It also provides the necessary foundation courses towards the pursuit of the Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice.
Students must complete all program requirements, including approved electives, with a “C” or better.
Freshman Year – Fall Semester
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CRMJ 2120 – Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2350 – Intro to Corrections | 3 |
| MATH 1515 – Applied Technical Math | 3 |
| PSYC 1000 – General Psychology | 3 |
| Constitutional Requirements | 2-3 |
| Freshman Foundations | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Freshman Year – Spring Semester
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| COMM 1030 – Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| CRMJ 2125 – Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| CRMJ 2210 – Criminal Law I | 3 |
| CRMJ 2370 – Institutional Corrections | 3 |
| Communication I | 3 |
| Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Outcomes Assessment: | |
| HMDV 2411 – Assessment Requirement | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |