Criminal Justice Administration Corrections Certificate
Total Program Credits: 27
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in corrections or related fields.
(Fall 2021)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CJA 111 ◊ Introduction to Criminal Justice | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 121 ◊ Introduction to Corrections | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 125 ◊ Principles of Probation & Parole | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 127 ◊ Correctional Counseling | Core Course | 3 |
| PSY 100 ◊ Introduction to Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| CJA 131 ◊ Correctional Procedures | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 161 ◊ Administration of Justice | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 181 ◊ Juvenile Delinquency & Law | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 201 ◊ # Criminology | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
See CJA course descriptions.
Chairperson: Gregory Catena, Ext. 3327
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |