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    Certificate Programs in Corrections

    To show potential employers they have the necessary skills to fill open positions, many students choose to pursue an academic certificate. Certificates demonstrate that an individual has completed complementary coursework and passed specific tests related to a field of study.

    What is a certificate in corrections? Those who pursue this degree certification are preparing for entry-level work in the criminal justice system. The program provides a fundamental understanding of how the system operates and how the incarcerated move through the process. Courses focus on topics such as security practices, inmate treatment, parole and probation. Students may also discover how to best interact with inmates and help them understand their position in the system.

    Program participants graduate the program with solid organizational skills. To flow efficiently, the criminal justice system requires a proper organizational outline at all levels. Knowing how to manage change becomes a critical skill as well, as graduates help inmates adapt to the system. They also become good coaches, helping inmates make better choices.

    Completing a certificate program usually takes no more than two years, though it can take longer. Tuition will depend on where the school is located, and if it is a private or public school. Compare schools to find the most appropriate.

    There are a number of corrections careers a graduate can seek. One of the more popular professions is corrections officer, or jailer, working with prison inmates day to day. Detention specialists also work directly with incarcerated individuals. Graduates might choose residential counselor as a career, helping inmates work through their rehabilitation plan and helping them manage expectations, wants and needs from both the facility and the inmate’s point of view.

    Students interested in a certificate in corrections will discover global opportunity at schools from around the world, as well as online. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.