Corrections - Clark State Community College

Corrections from Clark State Community College is a Campus Associate Law degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Few careers in public service offer more challenge and variety to men and women than criminal justice. The Corrections degree program offers the student a broad overview of the correctional system. The program prepares students for immediate employment in federal, state and local correctional facilities. Graduates may expect to qualify for entry-level positions as corrections officers, parole officers, and probation officers, as well as investigators and youth counselors. The program schedules that follow are designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking developmental courses, will require additional quarters of study. Students should consult their academic advisors for help in planning their schedules. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of an associate degree in Corrections , a graduate will be able to: Demonstrate the ability to use the on-campus email program by receiving, sending and attaching files to email. Demonstrate competency by writing an incident report using acceptable college-level vocabulary, grammar and punctuation as appropriate in a correctional facility. Demonstrate the ability to work and participate in small group projects. Demonstrate the ability to identify a community problem and suggest a solution using critical thinking skills. Demonstrate the ability to make a law enforcement oral presentation before an audience. Demonstrate competency by working at a prison and performing as a professional in that arena. Prerequisites Anyone considering a law enforcement career should recognize that employment involves meeting physical requirements, which vary greatly among different agencies. A conviction of any of the below crimes is a disqualifier for this program: Any felony Domestic violence or reduced charge stemming from a domestic violence incident View more details on Clark State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Law courses.