Criminal Justice-Corrections & Community Advocacy
Why choose Criminal Justice-Corrections & Community Advocacy?
- Corrections officers change lives and help people assume more positive roles in society.
- Get the special training and certification needed to supervise and counsel individuals who enter the justice system.
- Choose to protect the safety and security of the inmates and staff in a variety of facilities, or work behind the scenes to assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems.
- Interested in earning a bachelor’s degree? For transfer opportunities, visit mstc.edu/transfer.
Program Locations
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Delivery:
Hybrid/Blended
Daytime
Full-Time or Part-Time
8-Week Classes
Length of Program: Two Years
Credits: 61
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
What You'll Learn
The Criminal Justice-Corrections & Community Advocacy program at Mid-State teaches the operations and management of adult/juvenile correctional institutions, probation/parole, community advocacy agencies, special needs populations, alcohol and other drug abuse, and mental health services. Graduates may work in jails, prisons, juvenile detention facilities, halfway houses, and shelter care facilities as well as in the court system. Experienced faculty emphasize professionalism and integrity needed to work in these settings.
You’ll experience a blend of classroom theory, simulation, and occupational observation, setting you up for success in this field. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a reproduction of a secure detention facility to allow you to develop your skills in a safe yet challenging environment.
Outcomes
- Explain the components of and interrelationships in the criminal justice system.
- Apply appropriate communication skills to public safety incidents.
- Establish situational safety.
- Engage effectively with vulnerable and disenfranchised individuals/populations.
- Model a healthy lifestyle.
- Adhere to accepted culturally competent, ethical, and behavioral conduct.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $9,943.17
- Books: $582.00
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $10,525.17
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10504104 | Intro to the Criminal Justice System | 3 | |
| 10801136 | English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| 10801198 | Speech | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 10504107 | Wellness for Rehabilitative Professionals | 3 | |
| 10504109 | Basic Professional Communications | 3 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10804107 | College Mathematics | 3 | |
| -or- | 10804189 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| -or- | 10806189 | Basic Anatomy | 3 |
| 10504116 | Probation & Parole | 3 | |
| 10504179 | Management of Adult Population | 3 | |
| 10504105 | Mental Health | 3 | |
| 10504106 | Contemporary Social Issues | 3 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10809166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 | |
| 10504184 | Basic Jail Academy 1 | 3 | |
| -or- | 10504165 | Basic Incarceration Principles | 3 |
| 10504185 | Basic Jail Academy 2 | 3 | |
| -or- | 10504167 | Trauma & Resiliency | 3 |
| 10504128 | Telecommunications | 2 | |
| 10504178 | Secure Detention | 2 | |
| 10809198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10504159 | Interpersonal Violence/Victimology | 3 | |
| 10504156 | Child Advocacy | 3 | |
| 10809172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 10504175 | Understanding Substance Abuse | 3 | |
| 10504132 | Advanced Relational Skills | 3 | |
| -or- | 10504131 | Rehabilitative Professionals Internship | 3 |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 61 Credits |
Instructors
CANDACE SCHMIDT, AAS
Candace earned an AAS in corrections from Mid-State and is currently working to obtain her bachelor’s degree. Since earning her AAS, she has worked as a correctional officer for six years, with three of those years as a field training officer for new staff.
“In my journey I've discovered a determined passion for the realm of corrections and community advocacy. Through my experiences and knowledge, I am eager to share not just insight, but a sincere dedication to fostering positive change.”
Careers
- Correctional/Juvenile Detention Officer
- 9-1-1 Telecommunicator
- Probation & Parole Agent
- Correctional Officer
- Home Detention Specialist
- Juvenile Detention Officer
- Psychiatric Care Technician
- Shelter Care Worker
- Victim/Witness Coordinator
- Clerk of Courts Assistant
- Child Support Case Manager
- Social and Human Services Assistants
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program; however, some courses have age requirements. Speak to a Mid-State advisor for more information. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Take the Next Step
"Mid-State’s instructors took time to work with each student, and the internship program provided me with the opportunity to learn in a real-world setting. I was able to get my foot in the door with my desired career choice and was hired in a county jail shortly after I graduated."
LEE ROKKE
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
