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Program Overview

Criminal Justice

Corrections Certificate

Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047

www.clcillinois.edu/programs/crj
Degree: Certificate
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This certificate program in corrections provides the foundational knowledge for entry-level employment in the field of institutional corrections. The certificate is designed for students looking for additional coursework to broaden their workplace expertise or those seeking employment in entry-level positions immediately upon graduation from CLC.

First Semester

12 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course ^

College Success Seminar

[2]

course

Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

course

Introduction to Criminology

3

course

Introduction to Corrections

3

course

Introduction to Private Security

3

Second Semester

12 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Report Writing

3

course

Institutional Corrections

3

course

Community Based Corrections

3

course

Juvenile Delinquency

3

Total hours for Certificate  

24

^ The credit for CLC 120, College Success Seminar, is an institutional requirement for graduation. It is not part of the program requirements but must be completed with a D or better.

 For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact faculty member Christopher Utecht at (847) 543-2944, Javier Alonso at (847) 543-2468, Jennifer Hulvat at (847) 543-2574 or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047

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