Criminal Justice Administration Corrections Certificate

Pathway:

Corrections

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CJA.COR.CERT (C443A)

Total Program Credits: 27

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in corrections or related fields.

(Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CJA 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Core Course

3

CJA 121 Introduction to Corrections

Core Course

3

CJA 125 Principles of Probation & Parole

Core Course

3

CJA 127 Correctional Counseling

Core Course

3

PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
CJA 131 Correctional Procedures

Core Course

3

CJA 161 Administration of Justice

Core Course

3

CJA 181 Juvenile Delinquency & Law

Core Course

3

CJA 201 # Criminology

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:12
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See CJA course descriptions.

Chairperson: Gregory Catena, Ext. 3327

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)