Criminal Justice Corrections - Moraine Park Technical College

Criminal Justice Corrections from Moraine Park Technical College is a Campus Associate Criminal Justice degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Program Description The Criminal Justice - Corrections program is an accredited two-year associate of applied science degree program that prepares students for positions in a variety of corrections careers ranging from least restrictive settings, such as group homes, to highly restrictive maximum-security prisons. Students may begin correctional employment immediately upon graduation, continue on with their four-year degree, or work to get the combination of work and education required for specific positions such as probation and parole agent. Many current professionals enroll in the program to enhance career advancement opportunities. This program focuses on the ?soft skills? necessary for success in this field. Students are trained in para-professional counseling skills focused on the empowerment model. Many counties require the associate of applied science degree or 60 college credits. A graduate of Moraine Park?s program, once hired in these jail positions, can expect to earn $15 to $16 per hour. The field of corrections needs people with high ethical standards, positive human values, supportive attitudes and effective listening and negotiating skills. Career Opportunities Correctional Officer Psychiatric Care Technician Shelter Care/Group Home Worker Home Detention Specialist Youth Counselor County Social Service Specialist Teacher Assistant Probation and Parole Agent (with a minimum additional two years community-based or related experience or after further education) Program Outcomes Apply the concept of growth and development to clientele in the criminal justice system. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills within corrections-related environments. Develop a code of behavior to incorporate in a corrections career. Explore procedures, practices and processes within the criminal justice system. Simulate responding to emergency situations in the criminal justice system. Write a court-ready document. View more details on Moraine Park Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Criminal Justice courses.