Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025

Corrections Science, AAS


Degree: Associate of Applied Science in Corrections Science

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: The associate degree program will produce correctional staff personnel who possess both a knowledge of the operational aspects of the corrections field and an understanding of the methods used to manage, treat, and counsel inmates.

Occupational Objectives: Local, State and Federal Corrections Officers, Community Corrections

Admission Requirements: In addition to the general requirements for admission to the college, entry into the Corrections Science program requires the following:

  1. A personal interview with a member of the Administration of Justice Faculty.
  2. Competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.
  3. Other factors to consider are physical condition, hearing, color vision, sight, weight, and moral character.

 

Program Requirements: The curriculum includes courses in Administration of Justice and related topics, as well as general education and electives. Instruction will include both the theoretical concepts and the practical applications needed for future success in corrections or related activities. Students are urged to consult with their faculty advisor and the Student Services Office in planning their program and selecting electives. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree with a major in Corrections Science.

A coordinated internship is required of all students working toward the Associate Degree in Corrections Science unless waived by the college in lieu of approved course work, provided student is or has been employed by a criminal justice agency. The program is designed to broaden the classroom experience through assignment in public governmental criminal justice agencies for 180 hours during one semester. Students should gain first-hand knowledge and greater understanding of the network of criminal justice agencies and of how they serve the community. Students should also integrate and apply knowledge, theory, and understanding derived from foundation courses to the practical solutions to problems encountered during their internship.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17


Suggested Credits for Semester: 18


Third Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 15


Suggested Credits for Semester: 13


Summer Semester (Optional)


Suggested Credits for Semester: 3


Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 66


1 Humanities/Fine Arts Electives:  ART 101 CST 151 HUM 100 HUM 260 MUS 121 PHI 101 PHI 220 REL 200 REL 210 REL 230   (Can be taken in either 3rd or 4th semester)

*Students may take an alternative HLT/PE credit in place of ADJ 138 Defensive Tactics or PED 129 Self Defense for Women

**Students may opt to take an elective rather than ADJ 127 Firearms and Marksmanship