Corrections - Spokane Community College

Corrections from Spokane Community College is a Campus Associate Law degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Program Description The Corrections and Security curriculum is made up of courses designed to prepare students for a career in the corrections arena with an emphasis on developing skills and knowledge that pertain to working in correctional facilities. The Corrections program is an outgrowth of recognition of the increasing need for trained personnel in the field. This area of criminal justice is experiencing a great deal of change and expansion. New trends in inmate management and new standards for offender care have contributed to an increased need for employment of more people who possess skills and knowledge applicable to a variety of job requirements. Students in this field are encouraged to seek academic counseling. Only a portion of this two-year curriculum is transferable to four-year institutions. Students interested in a four-year degree should inquire at the college to which they plan to attend or transfer for specific information. This is a recommended course of study. Students may take required courses any time they are offered. (Not all classes are offered every quarter.) Program Requirements: admittance to the Criminal Justice core classes requires the student's age to be 18 or with instructor's permission. All students are required to carry student accident insurance throughout their enrollment in the Criminal Justice program. Any student with an arrest record must have the department chair approval to take any Criminal Justice classes and/or to enter the Criminal Justice program. Program Goals Successful completion of any corrections related job screening process Successful completion of basic training in the corrections service industry Efficiently and effectively complete corrections institutional or field work Career Opportunities Employment opportunities are expected to be very good through the next decade as economic growth and homeland security create a greater need for corrections occupations. Corrections officer attrition occurs on a regular basis and replacement rates as well as new positions are relatively high. POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: local, county, state, federal and private security positions View more details on Spokane Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Law courses.