2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Corrections, AAS


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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/.

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.

Elective Courses


Successful Completion of the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), 320 hour DeMarse 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-two (62) credit hours to qualify for a degree.

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.

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