Criminal Justice, Corrections Concentration, A.A.S.

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Program Code: CMJ.AAS.COR

This program is for students who want an entry-level position in corrections or to transfer to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Wilmington University, the University of Baltimore, Troy University, the University of Maryland University College or another four-year college or university and work toward a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. To ensure maximum transferability, students should familiarize themselves with the program requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer.

First Year

Fall

Spring

Second Year

Fall

Spring

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* This course has a prerequisite.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

Manage and administer the proper care, supervision and rehabilitation of diverse offender populations within a variety of correctional settings, including probation and parole;
Evaluate and apply legal procedures for the security, custody and control of diverse offender populations in a variety of correctional settings, including probation and parole;
Employ written and verbal communication skills in the corrections environment through the induction, documentation, supervision and counseling processes with offender populations and working with coworkers; and
Critically analyze the theories and principles of criminology and criminal investigation for adults, juveniles and diverse populations and apply them to current practice.