Criminal Justice Associate's Degree with a Specialization in Corrections
The Corrections field is growing and an Associate's degree from Rasmussen will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in your future career. Your studies will have a strong focus on critical thinking, ethical understanding and reasoning, multicultural and diversity and awareness, and communication skills. After graduating with a Criminal Justice Associate's degree from Rasmussen College, you will know the history and development of the Criminal Justice System and its effect on society.
Career-focused courses in Case Management, Counseling Clients, and Legal Principles in Corrections will broaden your understanding of procedures in the Corrections field. You can begin a career as a Court Clerk, Case Manager, Security Specialist, Juvenile Specialist, or Corrections Officers once you earn your Criminal Justice Associate's degree with a specialization in Corrections.
Learn more:
- Why Earn an Associate's Degree in Corrections?
- Corrections Associate's Degree Career Outlook
- Corrections Degree Salary Information
Other Specializations
Call (888) 549-6755 and speak with an Admissions Representative for more information on our Criminal Justice Associate's degree in Corrections, or you can Request More Information online and we'll call you!
Career Overview
- Probation, Parole, and Corrections Officers held about 94,000 jobs in 2006
- Employment of Probation, Parole, and Corrections Officers is projected to grow steadily through 2016
- In May 2006, median annual earnings for Probation, Parole, and Corrections Officers employed in State government were $42,500; those employed in local government earned $43,100
* Probation and Parole Officers may need to attain a four-year Bachelor's degree in order to be considered for such positions.
Career overview information is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and www.acinet.org
Learn more about Rasmussen College's Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree. With a Bachelor's degree you will have more knowledge about the field of Criminal Justice. Call an Admissions Representative today at (888) 549-6755 to find out more about what classes are like and how you can get started or Request Information Online and we will contact you.
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