Corrections, AAS

Program Learning Outcomes

1. 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. 
2. 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.
3. Students will become familiar with the criminal law and procedure, victimization, the adjudication process, corrections options, evidence, ethics and theory.
4. Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, by researching, documenting, reporting and presenting on various theories or topics related to criminal justice.
5. 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 first-time KCC students must complete the FYS 101 - First-Year Seminar  course with a grade of C or higher.
See an Academic Advisor 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

• CRJU 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 CR
• CRJU 130 - Introduction to Corrections 4 CR
• CRJU 131 - Institutional Corrections 4 CR
• CRJU 132 - Client Development and Understanding 4 CR
• CRJU 133 - Client Relations in Corrections 4 CR

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

Information:

For more Corrections program information, see the program webpage: http://www.kellogg.edu/academics/departments/public-safety-education/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.