CORRECTIONS - 495
Associate of Applied Science Degree 
Total Credits: 95


Nature of the Profession: Corrections professionals work in a variety of environments, including prisons, probation, parole, and corrections agencies. Specialized training and knowledge are essential for today’s corrections professional. Corrections professionals must be able to use discretion during a spectrum of events. 

Related Job Titles: Corrections Officer, Probation Officer, Parole Officer
COURSES CREDITS
First Quarter
ENGL 101 English Composition I 4
PSCI 104 American Government - American Democracy 3
CSCI 101 Computer Keyboarding 1
CSCI 109 Word Processing Lab 1
CORR 101 Introduction to Corrections 3
CORR 115 Interviewing & Interpersonal Communications 3
Second Quarter
ENGL 102 English Composition II 4
PSCI 105 American Government - Policy Making 3
PSYC 110 Principles of Psychology 5
SOCI 170 Introduction to Sociology I 4
CSCI 111 Database Lab 1
Third Quarter
ENGL 103 English Composition III 3
SOCI 171 Introduction to Sociology II 4
CORR 125 Criminal Law 3
CORR 201 Criminology 3
HSSR 105 Survey of Substance Abuse 3
Fourth Quarter
SOCI 230 Social Problems 3
SOCI 231 Juvenile Delinquency 3
SOCI 107 Introduction to Diversity 3
CORR 215 Ethics and Professionalism 3
CORR 225 Legal Issues in Corrections 3
Fifth Quarter
SOCI 232 The Criminal Justice System 3
CORR 230 Critical Incident Management 3
CORR 235 Current Issues in Corrections 3
CORR 221 Victimology 3
MATH 118 Intermediate Algebra OR
MATH 124 Finite Math OR
MATH 141 College Algebra OR
MATH 281 Introductory Statistics 4
Sixth Quarter
SPTH 115 Fundamentals of Effective Speech 3
LENF 234 Constitutional Criminal Procedures 3
ENGL 214 Writing in the Professions 4
- - - - - - - - - General Elective 6
Program Total 95

 

Last Updated: June, 2007

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