2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Corrections Professional Certificate


Program Description

Code 199A - 16 Credits

KCC’s Corrections Professional Certificate curriculum is designed for students planning careers in corrections and for correctional officers who are interested in furthering their education. The courses identified in the program will give students a firm grasp of both institution and community corrections. The curriculum complies with the Michigan Correctional Officers’ Training Council’s credit-hour requirement for employment as a correctional officer in Michigan. Credits earned may also be applied toward KCC’s Associate in Applied Science degree in Corrections.

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.

Information


Students must complete the Corrections program with a cumulative grade of C (73%) or higher to receive the Corrections Professional Certificate.

For mor Corrections Professional program information, see the program webpage:
https://kellogg.edu/academics/areas-of-study/social-sciences-human-services-criminal-justice/corrections/ 

To apply to the Corrections Professional program and begin mapping your course sequence, use this link advising@kellogg.edu to make an appointment with an academic advisor.