Certificate This certificate program educates and trains students for employment as corrections officers. The certificate meets all of the requirements of the New York State Commission on Corrections, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, and Municipal Police Training Council mandates.
Minimum program hours: 32 credit hours
Disclosure Information
This section provides information required by the federal government for certificate programs intended to prepare students for gainful employment:
This certificate prepares students for occupations with job titles such as: Correctional Officer, Corrections Officer (CO), Jailer, Detention Deputy, Detention Officer, Correctional Sergeant, Deputy Jailer, Booking Officer, Jailor, Public Safety Officer. More information on these occupations may be found at, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3012.00
Program Costs:
Estimated of annual costs for full-time students enrolled for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters for this program include:
NYS Residents
Non-NYS Residents
Tuition
$3,900 ($1,950/semester)
$7,800 ($3,900/semester)
Fees*
$530 ($265/semester)
$530 ($265/semester)
Textbooks and Supplies
$1,000 ($500/semester)
$1,000 ($500/semester)
Students planning to live in the Jamestown Campus residence halls should plan on annual room and board expenses of $9,100. Commuter students should plan for personal housing expenses and transporation to and from classes.
*student fees are assessed on a per/credit hour basis, and may include lab fees for specific classes.
Graduation Rate:
Of the students who received this certificate July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010, 100% completed program requirements within one year. Please note: Many students pursue certificate completion on a part-time basis over periods that exceed one year.
Median Program Loan Debt:
<p>Loans are an option for some students to help pay for college expenses. The median program loan debt for students who received this certificate July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010, was $0.00.</p>
Program Codes
Degree option:
Certificate
General requirements
General requirements hours:
15 credit hours
Humanities 6
ENG 1510 or ENG 1530: College Composition
3
CMM 1610: Public Speaking
3
Social Sciences 3
PSY 1510: General Psychology or SOC 1510: Introduction to Sociology
3
Mathematics/Science 6
Math Electives
3
CSC 1510: Introduction to Computer Science
3
Core requirements
Core requirements hours:
17 credit hours
CRI 1350: Corrections Academy
10
CRI 1310: Corrections Practicum
2
CRI 1410: Peace Officer Firearms
2
CRI 1440: Inmate Direct Supervision
2
CRI 1430: Inmate Classification
1
Electives
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of New York State Criminal, Penal, and Correctional Law appropriate to Correctional operations.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the New York State Commission of Correction’s minimum standards for local correctional facilities.
3. Demonstrate skills in written and verbal communication, crisis intervention and inmate behavioral management.
4. Demonstrate skills in effective problem solving and decision-making.
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