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title: Corrections Certificate | KYSU Online
description: Gain essential knowledge in corrections with our online Undergraduate Certificate—advance in probation, juvenile services, or corrections.
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Undergraduate Certificate

# Undergraduate Certificate in Corrections

Gain focused knowledge in corrections, rehabilitation, and criminal justice procedures in a compact course of study.

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Credential

Undergraduate Certificate

Credit Hours

15 total · 5 courses

Format

100% Online · 8-week terms

The Program

## Program Overview

This certificate opens doors to a variety of roles within the criminal justice system — including positions in correctional facilities, probation services, and juvenile services — through a focused, compact course of study.

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Cert.

Corrections

Career Outlook

## Where This Certificate Can Take You

Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists earn a median annual wage of approximately $60,250; correctional supervisors or administrators with more experience can earn upwards of $80,000 or more. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4% employment growth for correctional officers through 2032.

### Correctional Facilities

Direct roles inside correctional facilities — from officers to program staff.

### Probation Services

Support rehabilitation and reduce recidivism as a probation officer or correctional treatment specialist.

### Juvenile Services

Work with juveniles in the justice system, focused on rehabilitation and long-term outcomes.

### Toward the B.A.

Every course counts toward the B.A. in Criminal Justice — start here, finish there.

Admissions

## Admission Requirements

Standard undergraduate admission requirements apply — no additional materials are needed for this program.

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Curriculum

## What You'll Study

The certificate requires 15 semester credit hours.

Core Coursework

### Required Courses (15 hours)

- CJE 101 — Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJE 215 — Introduction to Criminal Law
- CJE 330 — Corrections
- CJE 350 — Criminal Justice Ethics
- One elective (see options)

### Elective Options

- Interracial/Intercultural Communication
- Institutional Communications
- Contemporary Social Problems
- Juvenile Justice
- Special Topics in CJ (Restorative Justice)

### Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition is billed per credit hour. See Tuition & Financial Aid for current rates.

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Your Next Step

## Ready to Get Started?

Take the next step toward your degree. Apply today or reach out to our Online Admissions team with any questions.

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