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Home > Academics > Associate's Degree Programs > Corrections
CORRECTIONS - 495
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Total Credits: 95
Campus: Fayette
Program Brochure (PDF)
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.
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CREDITS |
| First Quarter |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| MATH 124 |
Finite Math OR |
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| MATH 141 |
College Algebra OR |
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| MATH 281 |
Introductory Statistics |
4 |
| Sixth Quarter |
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| SPTH 115 |
Fundamentals of Effective Speech |
3 |
| LENF 234 |
Constitutional Criminal Procedures |
3 |
| ENGL 214 |
Writing in the Professions |
4 |
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General Elective |
6 |
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95 |
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Promoting academic excellence.
Southern State offers several high-quality associate's degree and certificate programs and is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Beyond that, we have small class sizes and faculty - many who possess advanced degrees in their area of expertise - who care about your success.
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