Built for students who already hold an associate degree in corrections or a related field, this track moves from frontline custody and supervision work into the administration of correctional programs. You'll examine how rehabilitation and treatment programs are designed, staffed, and evaluated inside institutional settings.
Coursework extends your existing operational experience with reentry planning, policy analysis, and program oversight skills that entry-level positions rarely cover. Graduates are prepared for correctional program manager roles, reentry coordinator positions, and administrative tracks within correctional agencies.
CJ 125Introduction to Criminology
Surveying the major theories that attempt to explain why crime occurs and who commits it.
- Origins of criminological theory
- Biological, psychological, and sociological explanations of crime
- Measuring and classifying criminal behavior
SS 126Sociology
Examining how social structures, institutions, and group dynamics shape individual and collective behavior.
- Socialization and social institutions
- Stratification, inequality, and social class
- Group behavior and deviance within society
CJ 448Corrections
Introducing the philosophy, structure, and daily operation of the American correctional system.
- History and goals of punishment
- Institutional vs. community-based corrections
- Classification and management of offender populations
CJ 493Issues in Criminal Justice
Analyzing current controversies and emerging challenges facing the criminal justice system.
- Contemporary policy debates
- Balancing public safety and civil liberties
- Evaluating reform proposals and their impact
CJ 519Criminal Procedures
Studying the constitutional rules that govern arrest, search, seizure, and trial.
- Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment protections
- Procedures from arrest through sentencing
- Exclusionary rule and its exceptions
CJ 585Investigation
Covering the principles and techniques used to gather, document, and preserve criminal evidence.
- Crime scene processing fundamentals
- Interviewing witnesses and suspects
- Chain of custody and case documentation
LLS 642Introduction to Laws
Providing a foundation in legal systems, sources of law, and how statutes are interpreted and applied.
- Structure of the American legal system
- Statutory, case, and constitutional law
- Legal reasoning and interpretation
CJ 720Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Comparing how different countries organize policing, courts, and corrections.
- International models of policing and courts
- Cultural and political influences on justice systems
- Lessons from cross-national justice reform
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Specialist Courses
6 Courses
COR 387Fundamentals of Correctional Counseling
Introducing counseling techniques used to support behavioral change among incarcerated populations.
- Basic counseling approaches in custody settings
- Assessing offender needs and risk
- Documenting treatment progress
COR 402Introduction to Crime and Punishment
Surveying historical and philosophical approaches to punishing criminal behavior.
- Theories of punishment and deterrence
- Evolution of sentencing practices
- Balancing retribution and rehabilitation
COR 527Research Methods in Corrections
Applying research techniques to evaluate correctional programs and outcomes.
- Designing program evaluations
- Measuring recidivism and outcomes
- Using data to inform correctional policy
COR 576Special Topics in Corrections
Examining emerging issues and specialized populations within correctional practice.
- Managing special-needs populations
- Current challenges facing correctional agencies
- Case studies in correctional innovation
COR 668Introduction to Probation and Parole
Introducing community supervision practices for offenders outside institutional settings.
- Conditions and monitoring of supervision
- Risk and needs assessment tools
- Responding to violations
COR 765Introduction to Corrections
Providing a foundation in the structure and daily operation of correctional facilities.
- Institutional security and classification
- Facility operations and staffing
- Inmate rights and responsibilities
$24,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.
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