Corrections Certificate

Pathway:

Corrections

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CJA.COR.CERT (C443A)

Total Program Credits: 27

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in corrections or related fields.

(Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Learning Outcomes

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
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
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
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
Next Steps	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)