Overview From correctional institutions to community corrections agencies, trained Corrections graduates are in demand in the state and across the country. As a student in the Criminal Justice-Corrections program, you will learn the operations and management of correctional institutions, probation/parole, correctional law and emergency response. Sociology, psychology, communications, mathematics and economics combine to provide a solid academic foundation. You may be eligible to enter the jail officer "Certification Track." Successful completion of the Certification Track provides the education and hands-on training required by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board to become certifiable as a jail/co-located officer. Anyone with a felony conviction cannot become a corrections/law enforcement officer without a governor's pardon. A lengthy criminal history or numerous moving traffic violations may hinder opportunities for employment. The program includes theory, simulated experience and occupational observation which are combined to help develop knowledgeable, competent, effective and efficient graduates. Additional emphasis is placed on professionalism, integrity and quality work performance. A simulated training facility is at the Wisconsin Rapids campus. Successful graduates will have completed Department of Justice Law Enforcement Standards Board requirements for both Jail Officer and Juvenile Detention Officer. This program has credit transfer agreements with UW-Stout, Capella University, Franklin University, Marian College, Silver Lake University and Upper Iowa University. The Criminal Justice-Corrections program is an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) and offered at MSTC's Wisconsin Rapids campus. |
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