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Awarding body:

Alpena Community College

Modules:

Modules include: ENG 111 or ENG 121 English, CJ 121 Intro to Criminal Justice, CJ 231 Introduction to Corrections, CIS 120 Introduction to Microcomputers, SOC123 Sociology, ENG 112 or ENG 122 English, CJ 235 Client Relations in Corrections, SPE 121 Speech Communications, PSY 225 General Psychology, CJ 233 Police Community Relations, PLS 221 or PLS 222 Political Science, CJ 220 Juvenile Delinquency, CJ 229 Criminal Investigation, CJ 236 Correctional Client Growth and Development, CJ 234 Multicultural Law Enforcement, CJ 110 Crim Justice Physical Education, CJ 211 Ethics in Criminal Justice, CJ 227 Defense Tactics, CJ 230 Field Service Practicum, CJ 237 Correctional Institutions/Facilities, CJ 238 Legal Issues in Corrections.

Cost:

$168 per contact hour

Duration:

Variable

Study mode:

Full time

Course description:

This program prepares successful graduates for careers in Federal Corrections or Michigan’s Department of Corrections. It includes the fifteen credit hours needed for the Michigan Certificate in the Certified Corrections Officer Academic Program, plus degree requirements and other career-related courses.

Entry requirements:

The College grants admission to all students who have earned a high school diploma or GED, or who are 18 years of age or older, and who demonstrate the ability to benefit from a particular program of study. They should have satisfactory skills as measured by a COMPASS placement test for reading, language, and numerical skills or they have enrolled in specialized training programs not leading to a degree or certificate. The age requirement is waived for a high school student who: is a dually enrolled high school student as provided for by the State School Aid Act, as amended, or is certified as having attained junior status toward graduation as determined by the high school or the home schooling association issuing the diploma.

Application details:

Applicant must submit the completed application form online or they can send the paper application through mail. They must submit transcripts of all high school and college work completed; and scores of ACT. The documents should be mailed to Admissions Office, 665 Johnson Street, ALPENA, MI 49707.

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