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Criminal Justice – Corrections & Rehabilitation Concentration Bachelor’s Degree
Prepare for careers in criminal justice, corrections, community supervision, and post -incarceration rehabilitation.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice – Corrections & Rehabilitation Concentration
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice – Corrections & Rehabilitation Concentration prepares students to work effectively within institutional and community-based correctional settings. The curriculum emphasizes correctional systems and law, supervision and case management, juvenile justice, and rehabilitation theory and practice, developing graduates’ ability to manage individuals across the correctional continuum with an evidence-based and ethical approach. Students learn to apply legal frameworks, rehabilitation strategies, and leadership principles to support public safety, individual accountability, and successful reintegration within a variety of correctional environments.
Estimated Annual Cost: $8,640
Cost estimate based on enrollment in 45 annual quarter hours with current Tuition and Fees. Cost includes fees for textbooks and materials.
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What You Will Learn
Demonstrate knowledge of historical, contemporary, and emerging issues within the field of Criminal Justice.
Apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, and directing a variety of criminal justice agencies.
The ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment to solve complex problems.
Demonstrate knowledge of the constitutional, ethical, and legal principles in the field of Criminal Justice.
Earn Credits From Law Enforcement/Correctional Officer Training:
Officers who receive the Basic Law Enforcement Certificate (Peace Officers) for training completed on or after
January 1, 2025, will be given credit for the following courses:
CRJ 100P Introduction to Criminal Justice – 5 Hours
CRJ 103P Criminal Procedures – 5 Hours
CRJ 111P Emergency Vehicle Operation – 5 Hours
CRJ 112P Defensive Tactics – 5 Hours
CRJ 113P Basic Firearms for Law Enforcement – 5 Hours
CRJ 211P Practical Investigations – 5 Hours
CRJ 203 Police Community Relations I – 5 Hours
CRJ 204 Ethics in Criminal Justice – 5 Hours
CRJ 206 Introduction to Policing – 5 Hours
CRJ 208 Criminal Law – 5 Hours
Time Saved: 50 Hours
Money Saved: $9200
COM 201 Public Speaking – 5 Hours
Time Saved: 5 Hours
Money Saved: $920
CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice – 5 Hours
CRJ 303 Correctional Institutions – 5 Hours
Time Saved: 10 Hours
Money Saved: $1840
CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice – 5 Hours
CRJ 104 Juvenile Delinquency and Procedure – 5 Hours
Time Saved: 10 Hours
Money Saved: $1840
CRJ 303 Correctional Institutions – 5 Hours
Time Saved: 5 Hours
Money Saved: $920
Click here to request your official POST transcripts to submit for admission to earn the appropriate college credits from your training.
Awarded up to 35 hours
CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice 5 Hours
CRJ 103 Criminal Procedures 5 Hours
CRJ 111P Emergency Vehicle Operation 5 Hours
CRJ 112P Defensive Tactics 5 Hours
CRJ 113P Basic Firearms for Law Enforcement 5 Hours
CRJ 204 Ethics in Criminal Justice 5 Hours
CRJ 211P Practical Investigations 5 Hours
Time Saved: 35 Hours
Money Saved: $6,440
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This course is a general overview of the American criminal justice system. Each of the major components (police, courts, and corrections) will be examined.
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About This Program
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice – Corrections & Rehabilitation Concentration prepares students to work effectively within institutional and community-based correctional settings. The curriculum emphasizes correctional systems and law, supervision and case management, juvenile justice, and rehabilitation theory and practice, developing graduates’ ability to manage individuals across the correctional continuum with an evidence-based and ethical approach. Students learn to apply legal frameworks, rehabilitation strategies, and leadership principles to support public safety, individual accountability, and successful reintegration within a variety of correctional environments.
Program Benefits
A bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice – Corrections & Rehabilitation Concentration prepares students to analyze and address complex challenges across the criminal justice system through applied theory, professional practice, and evidence-based decision-making. Grounded in core competencies in law and courts, criminal investigation, victimology, community relations, ethics, and mental health and crisis response, the program emphasizes constitutional principles, ethical leadership, and effective professional communication.
Cost for the Degree
Average Annual Cost for this Degree:
$8,640
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