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The Corrections degree program offers students the unique opportunity to develop and practice the skills of a correctional officer as they prepare to provide adult or juvenile correctional services upon graduation from the program. Students participate in classroom and practical learning environments to prepare for the duties and responsibilities of a municipal, county, state, or federal corrections professional. Students may choose to earn the degree with an emphasis in either adult or juvenile corrections. The program curriculum prepares graduates for employment and subsequent certification leading to entry-level corrections officer or Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) life coordinator positions. The program also provides pathways into other corrections-related fields such as parole and probation, casework and counseling, residential treatment services, intake processing, risk/release assessment, visitation monitoring, perimeter patrols, and security clearance assignments within correctional agencies, facilities, residential treatment facilities, and mentor programs.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Corrections degree program should be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

1. Identify the characteristics of professional integrity and ethical standards for Oregon criminal justice professionals.
2. Operate safely and effectively under both general and close supervision when engaged in corrections-related activities.
3. Demonstrate and explain specific operations of corrections, including briefing, uniform and equipment maintenance, chain of command, and inmate/client/resident management.
4. Describe the correct ethical, tactical, and legal decisions regarding proper responses to a variety of job-related situations.
5. Demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of tasks, including both low- and high-risk maneuvers for pat downs, intake and assessments, transports and restraints, cell searches, and cell extractions.
6. Utilize appropriate discretion when performing inmate and client contacts and tactical communication skills reflecting appropriate force continuum options.
7. Interact formally and informally with a diversified population in a manner that reflects a positive, professional Image for entry-level correctional officers and related positions.

You may earn an associate of applied science degree by successfully completing the required 104 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

Criminal Justice | Basic Corrections, Certificate