The primary purpose of this program is to accommodate both
in-service officers interested in a specialized field, as well as
undergraduate majors in any of the social sciences with a specific
interest in the field of corrections. Specific career opportunities
include corrections officer, human services aide, residential juvenile
counseling, street outreach counseling, juvenile corrections officer
and the like. Upon completion of this certificate program, the
student will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the
functions of corrections within the broader criminal justice system.
| Certificate Program Requirements |
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| JUS 100 Workshop in Criminal Justice (Corrections) |
1-3 hours |
| PSY 230 Psychology of Human Motives |
3 hours |
| JUS 341 Corrections |
3 hours |
| JUS 345 Community Corrections |
3 hours |
| JUS 375 Criminal Profiling |
3 hours |
| JUS 380 Topics (with appropriate content) |
1-6 hours |
| JUS 600 Internship (Corrections) |
1-3 hours |
| JUS 670 Independent Study (Corrections) |
1-3 hours |
| JUS 675 Seminar (with appropriate content) |
3 hours |
| TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE |
12 hours |
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