Corrections, AAS

Program Description

Code 230 - 62 Credits

The Corrections program is designed to promote further education in the field of Corrections. It builds upon the Corrections Certificate program and accepts transfer credit for the successful completion of the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), 320 hour DeMarse Academy and/or the successful completion of the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC), 160 hour Corrections Academy. The degree can be applied toward entry and/or advancement with corrections agencies on the federal, state, or local levels.

Students who graduate with an associate degree will have successfully completed the following General Education Core Courses in Communicating, Global Awareness, Creativity, Mathematics and Science, and Healthy Living. Students must complete a minimum of sixty-two (62) credit hours to qualify for a degree.

Admissions

There are no additional requirements to pursue this degree other than what is required by Kellogg Community College. However, if you wish to apply transfer credits to this degree, please contact the Criminal Justice Department at: http://www.kellogg.edu/academics/departments/public-safety-education/criminal-justice/.

Michigan Department of Corrections

For more information about obtaining employment with the Michigan Department of Corrections see: http://www.michigan.gov/corrections/0,4551,7-119-68690_68794_68691-330828–,00.html.

Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating & Training Council (MSCTC)

For more information about becoming a corrections deputy in the State of Michigan see: http://misctc.org/.