Corrections Certificate (Plan 25CH)
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Award Type
Certificate
Catalog Description
This certificate program in corrections provides the foundational knowledge for entry-level employment in the field of institutional corrections. The certificate is designed for students looking for additional coursework to broaden their workplace expertise or those seeking employment in entry-level positions immediately upon graduation from CLC.
Once the program has been completed, students should be able to:
Identify and define the steps in the legal process and administration of criminal justice in American society, as well as the functions of the police, prosecution, criminal defense, courts, and corrections. (Criminal Justice Process)
Display an understanding of the history, philosophy, and administration of corrections in the United States, as well as sentencing strategies, prison, jail, probation, parole functions, intermediate sanctions, correctional law, and professionalism in corrections. (Correctional Process)
Create various forms of written communication that appropriately attend to audience and purpose, and, when applicable, incorporate and respond to the ideas of others
Total Hours for Completion
26