Criminal Justice Corrections - Mercer County Community College

Criminal Justice Corrections from Mercer County Community College is a Campus Associate Criminal Justice degree that prepares you for a Legal career. The Corrections option of the Criminal Justice program addresses the professional and educational needs of students interested in careers in corrections and of personnel already employed in the field who desire to increase their proficiency or to improve their professional career opportunities. Successful graduates of the program will be able to: discuss the history and philosophy of the components of the criminal justice system; discuss the role of the corrections officer in contemporary America; compare and contrast historically the philosophies of rehabilitation and punishment; describe both traditional and new practices being employed in correctional institutions. Although some of the coursework is presented in the daytime, the complete option requires some evening attendance. Corrections may be pursued either full-time or part-time. During the sophomore year, cooperative education is available for students interested in the real-world application of corrections and criminal justice theory to the correctional system. Admission to the Corrections option requires a high school diploma or equivalent and English competency as demonstrated by placement testing. Graduates of the State and County Basic Training Course of the New Jersey Correctional Staff Training Academy may receive nine credits of advanced standing in the Corrections option. Applicants should be aware that institutions, agencies, and offices of the criminal justice system establish mental, physical, and character requirements. Persons interested in this option are advised to gain an awareness of the specific requirements for their desired work setting. Graduates of this option have secured positions with county, state and federal correctional agencies, as well as probation and parole departments. Graduates have also gone on to pursue careers in social welfare, criminology, and law. View more details on Mercer County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Criminal Justice courses.