Criminal Justice - Corrections

10-504-2 Associate Degree (two-year) Campus: New Richmond, Superior

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Corrections. Criminal Justice. Law.

The associate degree in Criminal Justice - Corrections will prepare you for a position in a county correctional facility, state correctional facility, federal correctional facility, youth detention center, treatment facility, or halfway house. The goal of the program is to educate those students seeking a career specifically in corrections.

Admission Requirements

Students in this program must:

• Be at least 18 years of age prior to beginning program
• Complete application form and submit with fee (fee waiver may apply if previously submitted)
• Complete Accuplacer entrance assessment to determine placement (waiver may apply with acceptable alternative test scores and/or postsecondary degree completion)
• Have earned a high school diploma or GED certificate; current high school seniors must provide documentation upon graduation
• Submit signed Criminal History Record Check Statement of Understanding
• Complete admissions interview with a WITC counselor (above requirements should be completed prior to interview)

Program-Specific Requirements

As a student in this program, you must:

• Pass a physical examination
• Have acceptable results based on the Wisconsin Criminal History Single Name Record Request; the student cannot be convicted of a federal felony or of any offense which, if committed n Wisconsin, could be punished as a felony unless the student has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon

Ethical. Accurate. Self-confident.

Successful graduates have certain characteristics and skills that help them succeed in the field. As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:

• Basic keyboarding and computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Reading skills at or above the high school level
• Writing skills at or above the high school level

Virtual Realities

WITC's simulation programs provide the next best thing to actual experience: opportunities to sharpen skills in [almost] real life settings. Read more.

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect you graduates of the program to be able to:

• Think critically
• Manage emergencies
• Communicate effectively
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Conduct investigations
• Interact with others
• Demonstrate tactical skills (applies to Certification Track only)

Program Costs

The estimated total program cost for the two-year Criminal Justice - Corrections program is approximately $8,200. This program is eligible for financial aid. View more information on program and costs.