CORRECTIONS
Area corrections officers could earn up to 15 college credits tuition-free as part of a new state program designed to help officers meet the education requirements. Click here to learn more about the Michigan Corrections Officer Grant Program.
Corrections offers many exciting career opportunities at the state, local and federal levels. Local corrections involves working as a correctional officer or deputy within a county sheriff’s department. Requirements for this position differ for each county. Some require applicants to complete the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) Local Correctional Academy, while others do not.
State correctional officers are employed by the State of Michigan and work with the Michigan Department of Corrections at various prisons throughout the state. These positions require a minimum of 15 college credits in a criminal justice related field, including corrections, criminal justice, family relations, guidance and counseling, law enforcement, pastoral counseling, psychology, social work or sociology.
KCC offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Corrections and a Corrections Certificate. For more information about KCC’s Corrections Program, see:
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Corrections Certificate
KCC’s Corrections Certificate curriculum is designed for students planning careers in corrections and for correctional officers who are interested in furthering their education. The curriculum complies with the Michigan Correctional Officers’ Training Council’s credit-hour requirement for employment as a correctional officer in Michigan. Credits earned may also be applied toward KCC’s Associate in Applied Science degree in Corrections.
The Corrections Certificate can be completed in one to two semesters. Students must complete 16 credits by following the options below. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 (“C” or 73%) or better is required to obtain the Corrections Certificate. Completion of this certificate program meets the required courses to write the civil service exam for the Michigan Department of Corrections.
| Required Courses | |
|---|---|
| Choose at least one of the following courses: | |
| Course | Semesters Offered |
| CRJU 130: Introduction to Corrections | Fall Only |
| CRJU 131: Institutional Corrections | Spring Only |
| CRJU 132: Client Development & Understanding | Fall Only |
| CRJU 133: Client Relations in Corrections | Spring Only |
| Additional Courses | |
|---|---|
| Choose 12 credits from the following courses to total 16 credits: | |
| Course | Semesters Offered |
| CRJU 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice | Fall, Spring |
| CRJU 130: Introduction to Corrections | Fall Only |
| CRJU 131: Institutional Corrections | Spring Only |
| CRJU 132: Client Development & Understanding | Fall Only |
| CRJU 133: Client Relations in Corrections | Spring Only |
| CRJU 201: Criminal Investigations | Fall, Spring |
| CRJU 202: Criminal Law | Fall, Spring |
| CRJU 203: Crime & Delinquency | Fall, Spring |
| CRJU 204: Criminal Procedures | Fall Only |
| CRJU 221: Ethical Problem Solving | Fall, Spring |
| PSYC 201: Introduction to Psychology | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| SOCI 201: Introduction to Psychology | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| SOCI 202: Social Problems | Fall, Spring, Summer |
Corrections Careers
Students completing KCC’s Associate in Applied Science in Corrections degree will become eligible to become a corrections officer for a local sheriff’s department or a corrections officer with the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Possible job areas/titles for graduates with an education in corrections include:
- Community corrections
- Correctional officer
- Deputy sheriff – jail
- First-line supervisors or correctional officers
Local Sheriff’s Department
Corrections students interested in working with a local sheriff’s department should contact the agency they wish to apply to and ask for their application requirements.
Michigan Department of Corrections
Corrections students interested in working for the Michigan Department of Corrections can find applications online at michigan.gov/statejobs. More information is also available by calling the main recruitment line at 517-335-6711 or by emailing [email protected].
Projected Job Outlook & Salary Info
For the latest employment and wage estimates for corrections careers in Michigan, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics website at bls.gov/oes/current/oes_mi.htm.
Why Study Corrections at KCC?
KCC’s Corrections Program instructors have had a lifetime of experience in the correctional field. They are highly knowledgeable in the skills needed to become a corrections officer, as well as in the steps needed to successfully apply for a corrections position.
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