Basic Corrections, Certificate

Location(s): Chemeketa Brooks

In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the courses listed below are books, $250; class fees, $100; universal fee, $1,369; and differential fee $250. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.

The Basic Corrections certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in correctional facilities as security aids, correctional officers and corrections work supervisors.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 37 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

General Education Requirements (12 Credit Hours):

MTH 060 - Introductory Algebra Credit Hours: 4 (or higher)
PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology: Mind and Body Credit Hours: 4 (or higher)
WR 121 - Academic Composition Credit Hours: 4

Basic Corrections Core Requirements (25 Credit Hours):

* Corrections elective: Choose any CJ course not required within the program

CJ 101 - Criminology Credit Hours: 3
CJ 130 - Introduction to Corrections Process Credit Hours: 3
CJ 132 - Introduction to Parole and Probation Credit Hours: 3
CJ 134 - Search, Contraband, and Restraints Credit Hours: 2
CJ 147 - Criminal Personality and Errors in Thinking Credit Hours: 2
CJ 203 - Crisis Intervention Seminar Credit Hours: 3
CJ 232 - Introduction to Corrections Casework Credit Hours: 3
CJ 253 - Introduction to Penology Credit Hours: 3
Corrections elective Credit Hours: 3 *