Professionals in corrections management oversee operations, staff and offenders during probation, parole, pre-trial sentencing or in prison. As leaders in departments and prisons, corrections managers are responsible for supervising frontline staff, implementing policy changes, allocating budgets, administering programs and more, depending on the position. These positions often include many of the administrative tasks associated with being a manager or executive but with the unique challenges and rewards of working in criminal justice.
The online corrections certificate program helps you develop a comprehensive knowledge of corrections management, community supervision and institutional management. The program also covers important cross-disciplines such as criminal justice, public administration and policy development. After completing the corrections certificate online, you’ll have the skills needed to effectively manage correctional populations in and out of prisons or other correctional institutions. The online corrections certificate program can also be paired with ASU Online's Master of Arts in criminal justice degree without adding any extra cost or time to completion. However, if you’re interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, the online law enforcement graduate certificate may be a better fit. |
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Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program. Alternatively, applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's program.
All applicants must submit:
Graduate admission application and application fee.
Official transcripts.
Personal statement.
Two letters of recommendation.
Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency. The personal statement should describe the applicant’s prior education, relevant professional experience and how the corrections leadership and management graduate certificate will help the applicant achieve their goals. The two letters of recommendation should be from faculty members or professional contacts who are best able to evaluate the applicant’s academic potential for graduate study. |
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