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Corrections Officer Program
Occupational Certificate
Overview
The Corrections Officer Certificate Program prepares graduates for jobs in a prison setting as a corrections officer.
Corrections officers ensure the safety and security of incarcerated persons. Correctional officers may be expected
to maintain order within the prison institution, enforce rules and regulations, escort prisoners within the facility
and in transit, and supplement counseling and programming for prisoners.
Introduction to Corrections
CJC 101
3
Correctional Institutions/Facilities
CJC 102
3
Client Growth & Development
CJC 103
3
Client Relations
CJC 104
3
Legal Issues
CJC 105
3
Special Topics
CJC 250
1
CERTIFICATE
Total Credits
16
Complete requirements of Occupational Certificate
16
College and Career Success
COL 102
1
English Composition I
OR Technical English
English Composition II
OR Communications Course
ENG 101
OR ENG 105
ENG 102
OR SPE 101 OR SPE 105
General Psychology
PSY 101
Mathematics
MTH 100 or higher
Introduction to Sociology
OR Social Problems
SOC 101
OR SOC 102
3
Responding to Emergencies
PED 202
2
3
3
4
3-4
Total Credits 35-36
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