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 (3)
AJS 225 - Criminology (3)
AJS 240 - The Correction Function (3)
AJS 245 - Ethics In Criminal Justice (3)
AJS 260 - Procedural Criminal Law (3)
SOC 140 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3)

Total Certificate Credits: 18

Note:

Students who have successfully completed the Arizona Department of Corrections Correctional Officer 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 .