Criminal Justice/Corrections Certificate

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(Code 1247)

This certificate program prepares students for careers with state, county or city correctional agencies. It meets the Michigan Corrections Officer Training Council employment guidelines. Coursework is transferable to most colleges and universities offering degrees in corrections, and provides students with communications coursework necessary for today’s corrections environment.

Students with a criminal record should consult with the State of Michigan to verify that they are eligible to work in this field. Students are encouraged to meet with an MCC counselor prior to starting this program for help with the verification process.

Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program.

Program Requirements

COMM 210 - Speech 3 credit
COMM 220 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit
CRIM 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit
CRIM 110 - Introduction to Corrections 3 credit
CRIM 120 - Corrections Institutions/Facilities 3 credit
CRIM 136 - Communication in Criminal Justice 3 credit
CRIM 220 - Legal Issues in Corrections 3 credit
CRIM 250 - Client Relations in Corrections 3 credit
CRIM 260 - Client Growth and Development 3 credit
ENGL 100 - Freshman English I 3 credit
ENGL 101 - Freshman English II 3 credit
POLI 110 - Introduction to Social Science I 4 credit or
POLI 240 - American Political System 3 credit

Note:

Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice/Corrections Associate of Applied Science Degrees and a Corrections Officer Job Training Program are also available.

Minimum of 30 unduplicated credits (100 level or higher) required.