Corrections Officer Certificate

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The Corrections Officer Certificate Program prepares students for employment as corrections officers. For those already employed in corrections, or any other criminal justice system job, the program provides an opportunity for professional growth and preparation for career promotions and/or transfers.

Certificate Requirements

AJS 101 - Intro To Administration Of Justice Credits: 3
AJS 240 - The Correction Function Credits: 3
AJS 260 - Procedural Criminal Law Credits: 3
AJS 225 - Criminology Credits: 3
AJS 245 - Ethics In Criminal Justice Credits: 3
SOC 140 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3

Total Certificate Credits: 18

Note:

Students who have successfully completed the Arizona Department of Corrections Correctional Offcer Training Academy (COTA), which has a 280 hour curriculum, would be eligible for awarded credits for the following courses: AJS 101 , AJS 240 , and AJS 245 .