Corrections, AAS

Program Description

Code 230 - 60 Credits

The Corrections program is designed to promote further education in the field of Corrections. It builds upon the Corrections Certificate program and accepts transfer credit for the successful completion of the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), 320-hour Corrections Officer Training Academy and/or the successful completion of the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC), 160-hour Corrections Academy. The degree can be applied toward entry and/or advancement with corrections agencies on the federal, state, or local levels.

Students who graduate with an associate degree will have successfully completed the following General Education Core Courses in Communicating, Global Awareness, Creativity, Mathematics and Science, and Healthy Living. Students must complete a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours to qualify for a degree.

Service-Learning Requirement

Students who obtain an Associate degree or an Associate of Applied Science degree will be required to complete a service-learning experience. The final grade in the course must qualify for academic credit in order to receive the service-learning endorsement. Please contact an Academic Advisor for courses that offer a service-learning experience, or search in the class schedules.

Admissions

There are no additional requirements to pursue this degree other than what is required by Kellogg Community College. However, if you wish to apply transfer credits to this degree, please contact the Criminal Justice Department at https://kellogg.edu/academics/areas-of-study/social-sciences-human-services-criminal-justice/corrections/.

Michigan Department of Corrections

For more information about obtaining employment with the Michigan Department of Corrections see: http://www.michigan.gov/corrections/0,4551,7-119-68690_68794_68691-330828–,00.html.

Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating & Training Council (MSCTC)

For more information about becoming a corrections deputy in the State of Michigan see http://misctc.org/.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the criminal justice system and how various interconnected agencies work to achieve human service through collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving.
Students will be able to describe and implement the main principals of the United States Constitution and apply those principals to individual rights, due process and current issues surrounding the field of criminal justice.
Students will become familiar with the criminal law and procedure, victimization, the adjudication process, corrections options, evidence, ethics and theory.
Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, by researching, documenting, reporting and presenting on various theories or topics related to criminal justice.
Students will demonstrate the ability to understand the history of corrections, offenders, diversion programs, mental health awareness, recidivism and the typical duties and functions of a corrections officer.

Required General Education Courses

All Students who obtain an Associate degree or an Associate of Applied Science degree must complete the FYS 101 - First-Year Seminar course with a grade of a C or higher. This degree requirement can also be achieved by earning a degree from an accredited institution or transferring 24 or more credits from another accredited institution applicable to their degree. See an Academic Advisor, or connect with the Integrative Learning Department, for course completion and/or any questions pertaining to the FYS course.

COMM 110 - Introduction to Communication Studies 3 CR
or COMM 207 - Public Speaking 3 CR
ENGL 151 - Freshman Composition 3 CR
or ENGL 151H - Freshman Composition - Honors 3 CR
Choose two (2) courses from the following:
BIOL 101 - Biological Science 4 CR
GEOG 100 - Physical Geography 4 CR
MATH 115 - Math for Liberal Arts 4 CR
PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology 3 CR
or PSYC 201H - Introduction to Psychology - Honors 3 CR
Choose two (2) courses from the following:
HUMA 151 - Encounter with the Arts 3 CR
PEHL 140 - Healthy Lifestyle Practices 2 CR
POSC 201 - American Government (Federal) 3 CR
or POSC 201H - American Government (Federal) - Honors 3 CR
SERV 200 - Service-Learning 3 CR
SOCI 201 - Introduction to Sociology 3 CR
or SOCI 201H - Introduction to Sociology - Honors 3 CR
SOCI 206 - Race and Ethnic Relations 3 CR

Required Professional Development Courses

Elective Courses

Successful completion of the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), 320 hour Corrections Officer Training Academy will transfer in as twenty (20) CRJU general elective credits. Successful completion of the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) 160 hour Corrections Academy will transfer in as ten (10) CRJU general elective credits. Students must complete a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours to qualify for a degree.

CRJU 201 - Criminal Investigation 3 CR
CRJU 202 - Criminal Law 3 CR
CRJU 203 - Crime and Delinquency 3 CR
CRJU 204 - Criminal Procedures 3 CR
CRJU 210 - Criminal Justice Practicum 3 CR
CRJU 211 - Criminal Justice Practicum 3 CR
CRJU 221 - Ethical Problem Solving in Policing 3 CR
EMT 110 - Medical First Responder Training 3 CR
PSYC 220 - Developmental Psychology 3 CR
PSYC 250 - Abnormal Psychology 3 CR
PSYC 275 - Forensic Psychology 3 CR
SERV 200 - Service-Learning 3 CR
SOCI 201 - Introduction to Sociology 3 CR
or SOCI 201H - Introduction to Sociology - Honors 3 CR
SOCI 202 - Social Problems 3 CR
SOCI 206 - Race and Ethnic Relations 3 CR

Information:

For more Corrections program information, see the program webpage: https://kellogg.edu/academics/areas-of-study/social-sciences-human-services-criminal-justice/corrections/.

To apply to the Corrections program and begin mapping your course sequence, use this link advising@kellogg.edu to make an appointment with an academic advisor.

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