Criminal Justice - Corrections
Certificate Program
The Criminal Justice - Corrections Certificate Program is recommended for students with an interest in prison or jail security and management, as well as probation or parole positions. The program integrates basic criminal justice courses with an emphasis on corrections. The program will provide a strong foundation for entrance or advancement in the corrections field.
All courses completed in WCCC's Criminal Justice – Corrections certificate program will be accepted toward completion of the Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Criminal Justice.
Corrections Officer Academy Graduates may have already earned nine (9) credits toward the Certificate in Criminal Justice - Corrections. Please contact Student Services for more details at (908) 835-2300.
Curriculum Requirements |
Credits |
ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
1 |
SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
|
10 |
Career Courses
|
Credits
|
CRJ 105 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
CRJ 130 Criminal Law |
3 |
CRJ 180 Corrections in Today's Society |
3 |
CRJ 210 Probation and Parole |
3 |
CRJ 220 Criminal Justice Organizations & Management |
3 |
SOC 120 Racial and Ethnic Relations |
3 |
SOC 202 Contemporary Social Issues |
3 |
|
21 |
Total Credits
|
31
|
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