Career Pathway - Human Services and Education
This curriculum is designed for career entry and/or advancement with the Michigan Department of Corrections or local correctional facilities, such as the sheriff’s department.
General Education Requirements
Students who graduate with an associate degree will have successfully completed the following general education core courses in communicating, global awareness, creativity, critical thinking, and healthy living. Students must complete a minimum of 62 credit hours to qualify for a degree.
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CREDITS
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English 151, Freshman Composition
or 151H, Freshman Composition—Honors
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3 |
English 152, Freshman Composition
or 152H, Freshman Composition—Honors
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3 |
| Communication 101, Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Creativity Elective° |
2-3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective° |
3-4 |
| Psychology 201, Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
Physical Education Activity 121, 150-160
or Criminal Justice 110, Physical Training for Law Enforcement Personnel
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2-3 |
| Sociology 201, Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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22-25 |
| Electives |
12 |
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Total credits
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34-37 |
° For options to fulfill the Creativity and Critical Thinking Electives, see page 33 of the College Catalog.
Professional Development Courses
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CREDITS |
| Criminal Justice 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 104, Introduction to Corrections |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 105, Institutional Corrections |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 106, Correctional Law |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 107, Client Growth and Development |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 108, Client Relations in Corrections |
4 |
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19 |
Choose nine credits from the following electives:
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CREDITS |
| Criminal Justice 202, Criminal Law |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 203, Crime and Delinquency |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 204, Criminal Procedures |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 206, Crime Prevention |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 210, Criminal Justice Practicum |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 211, Criminal Justice Practicum |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 220, Management Principles for Criminal Justice Supervisors |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 221, Ethical Problem Solving in Policing |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 222, Reserve Officer Training |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 298, Special Issues in the Administration of Justice |
3 |
| Psychology 275, Criminal Psychology |
3 |
| Sociology 202, Social Problems |
3 |
Certificate in Corrections
This Corrections Certificate is designed for students planning careers in corrections and for correctional officers who are interested in furthering their education. The courses within this certificate program comply with the Michigan Corrections Officers Training Council’s fifteen semester credit hour requirement for employment as a Michigan correctional officer. Credits earned may be applied toward an Associate in Corrections.
Certification requirements:*
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CREDITS |
| Criminal Justice 104, Introduction to Corrections |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 105, Institutional Corrections |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 106, Correctional Law |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 107, Client Growth and Development |
3 |
| Criminal Justice 108, Client Relations in Corrections |
4 |
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16 |
* A grade of 2.0 (“C”) or better is required in each of the above courses.
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