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Nov 22, 2024
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Criminal Justice, Corrections (HC13)
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The modern Corrections System needs people with ability, sensitivity and professional training. The Corrections Option provides training for career opportunities in Corrections and also offers a broad liberal arts education for those students who wish to transfer their earned college credits from the program to four-year academic institutions. To be admitted formally to the program, a student must complete all prerequisite courses (if applicable) and must pass CJS* H101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice with a minimum grade of “C”. Employment opportunities after successful training in the Corrections Option include, but are not limited to, Corrections Officer, Corrections Administration, Probation Officer, Parole Officer and Correctional Counselor.
General Education Core course listings and definitions appear on General Education Core . Placement testing will determine the sequencing of courses. Additional courses may be required.
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Competency Requirement
Aesthetic Dimensions/Written Communication Credits: 3
- Click here on the requirement name to expand the list of courses then select any listed
Continuing Learning and Information Literacy/ Ethical Credits: 3
- Click here on the requirement name to expand the list of courses then select any listed
Critical Analysis and Logical Thinking/Written Communication Credits: 3
Historical Knowledge and Understanding Credits: 3
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Oral Communication Credits: 3
Choose one:
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Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
Scientific Knowledge and Understanding Credits: 4
At least one Scientific Knowledge and Understanding OR Scientific Reasoning course must have a lab component.
Scientific Reasoning Credits:3
At least one Scientific Knowledge and Understanding OR Scientific Reasoning course must have a lab component.
Social Phenomena Credits: 3
Written Communication Credits:3
Total Credits: 61
Any given course may only be used to satisfy one of the competency areas even if it is listed under more than one.
1 Placement is required. Students need to contact the program coordinator or the Liberal Arts and Behavioral/Social Sciences Division early in the semester prior to taking the course.
2 Students planning to transfer to a 4-year school should plan to complete or .
Becoming Connecticut State Community College
STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. Click here www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics for more detail about this exciting transition!
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