The Corrections Certificate program focuses on today's complex corrections field, exploring related principles, standards, and operations.
- Introduction to Corrections
- Introduction to Constitutional Law
- Juvenile Delinquency
Additional training and education not provided by Purdue Global may be required for correctional positions.
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If you want to pursue entry-level positions in a corrections facility or advance your current corrections career, Purdue Global’s Corrections Certificate can prepare you with the necessary skills and credentials to excel in this increasingly complex career field.
In this corrections training program, you will:
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To enroll in the online certificate program, you must possess an associate’s or bachelor’s degree within the criminal justice field from an accredited institution OR provide proof of work experience in law enforcement, the military, or an associated area of criminal justice within the last 18 months and meet additional criteria determined by the Dean.
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Correctional officers perform a variety of law enforcement roles in supervising and maintaining security in correctional facilities. Corrections professionals also interact with probation and parole officials. This program is designed to provide you with the specialized knowledge and skills to pursue a correctional officer career in work environments such as local corrections facilities, state corrections facilities, and federal corrections facilities.
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Local, state, and federal correctional/probation officer jobs and law enforcement positions may require additional training or education including additional state-approved higher education beyond the Purdue Global degree. This program was not designed to meet any specific state’s requirements, and Purdue Global makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet such requirements. Refer to the University Catalog for additional information. Graduates of Purdue Global criminal justice programs are not eligible to attend police academies in Minnesota.
By completing the Corrections Certificate, you’ll not only earn a valuable credential to make an immediate impact on your career, but you’ll also lay the groundwork for your next degree. Qualified credits can apply toward a Purdue Global associate’s or bachelor’s degree.*
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View Criminal Justice and Fire Science Faculty DirectoryStatistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2020. 2019–2020 academic year.
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