Corrections Officer, CC

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(CCRR1)

Minimum Credits: 31
Contact Hours: 32-34

The Correctional Officer Certificate prepares graduates for jobs in a correctional environment whether county jail or state run prison facility. This certificate incorporates corrections, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, and human relations required by the Michigan Department of Corrections for employment.

General Education Requirements: 9-10 credits

ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.
or
ENG 10305 Integrated Composition 4 cr.
PSY 10100 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
SPE 11401 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.

Program Requirements: 22 credits

A minimum grade of “C” is required in all CJS courses.

CJS 10900 Intro to Corrections 3 cr.
CJS 11100 Legal Issues in Corrections 3 cr.
CJS 11200 Client Growth & Development 3 cr.
CJS 11300 Intro to Fitness Training 1 cr.
CJS 17000 Correctional Institution/Facilities 3 cr.
CJS 17200 Client Relations in Corrections 3 cr.
CJS 20700 Law Enforcement Communication Fundamentals 3 cr.
CJS 24000 Criminology 3 cr.

Total Credits: 31-32

Year 1 (Fall) 15-16 credits

CJS 10900 Intro to Corrections 3 cr.
CJS 11100 Legal Issues in Corrections 3 cr.
CJS 17000 Correctional Institution/Facilities 3 cr.
ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.
or
ENG 10305 Integrated Composition 4 cr.
PSY 10100 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.

Year 1 (Winter) 16 credits

CJS 11200 Client Growth & Development 3 cr.
CJS 11300 Intro to Fitness Training 1 cr.
CJS 17200 Client Relations in Corrections 3 cr.
CJS 20700 Law Enforcement Communication Fundamentals 3 cr.
CJS 24000 Criminology 3 cr.
SPE 11401 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor. For an appointment, please call (989) 275-5000 ext. 280.