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Corrections Certificate Curriculum
| Course Code | Title | Course Outlines | Goal Areas | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1150 | General Psychology AND | View-PSYC 1150 | 05 | 3 |
| PSYC 2320 | Psychological Disorders AND | View-PSYC 2320 | 05 | 3 |
| POLS 1140 | State and Local Politics AND | View-POLS 1140 | 09,05 | 3 |
| SOC 1710 | Introduction to Criminal Justice AND | View-SOC 1710 | 05 | 3 |
| SOC 1730 | Juvenile Justice AND | View-SOC 1730 | 3 | |
| SOC 2730 | Introduction to Corrections AND | View-SOC 2730 | 05 | 3 |
| SOC 2750 | Community Corrections | View-SOC 2750 | 05 | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 21 |
2025-2026
The Corrections Certificate is designed for students who are interested in careers that exist in corrections. These careers include Correctional Officer, Jailer, Juvenile Detention Officer, Sentence to Serve Crew Leader, Community Corrections Case Aides, Monitoring Specialists, and other positions within the field of corrections.
1. Use sources of data that social scientists use to describe, compare, and explain citizen attitudes toward community correctional practices and programs. (MnTC Goal 5, comp c.)(NHCC Core Ability Human Diversity comp c.) ELO 22. Examine opposing explanations and solutions regarding critical issues including civil liability, and Constitutional guarantees and court decisions facing community corrections. (MnTC Goal 5, comps c,d)(NHCC Core Ability Critical Thinking comps b,c.) ELO 23. Examine data and current issues regarding persons under correctional supervision with regard to specific variables such as race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender, while proposing possible explanations for these patterns.(MnTC Goal 5, comps a, c, d.)(NHCC Core Ability Human Diversity, comps d,e.) ELO 34. Identify career opportunities in community corrections (Program Goal 5) ELO 35. Know and explain how theory aids in meeting public safety objectives. Understand offender treatment planning and special needs populations. (MnTC Goal 5, comp. c.) ELOs 1, 3
Information on careers, including career descriptions, salary data, and employment outlook is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website and O*Net Online website.
If you are planning on transferring to another institution, follow the guidelines available on our transfer resources web page to help you plan the process: Transfer Information
Certificates may be earned for successful completion of courses in a specialized program of study with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 (C). A certificate shall include 9 to 30 semester credits. At least one third of the total credits required for each certificate must be completed at North Hennepin Community College.
Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.
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North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Course Title: General Psychology Goal Areas: Credits: 3
Course Description: This course provides an overview of psychology, introducing students to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Topics covered include theory and research in psychology, biopsychology, consciousness, learning, memory, personality, disorders, and social psychology. Students will demonstrate an understanding of key topics in Psychology and apply course concepts to analyze real-world situations, including their own daily life. Designed for non-majors seeking a foundational understanding of psychology, this course is also suitable for psychology majors fulfilling a three-credit general psychology requirement for transfer purposes.
Course Title: Psychological Disorders Goal Areas: Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the origin, classification, and treatment of psychological disorders. Topics include historical and research issues, adjustment reactions to stress/anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychoses, types of psychotherapy, legal and ethical issues.
Course Title: State and Local Politics Goal Areas: Credits: 3
Course Description: This course studies the operation and structure of state governments including executive, legislative, judicial functions as well as elections and policy formation, with an emphasis on Minnesota.
Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice Goal Areas: Credits: 3
Course Description: This course covers the history, organization, and function of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics include foundations of crime and justice, victimization, crime statistics and the extent of crime, police issues, court systems, corrections, and future trends. Note: Sociology 1110 recommended prior to taking this course.
Course Title: Juvenile Justice Goal Areas: Credits: 3
Course Description: This course analyzes the juvenile justice system and its historical and philosophical development, including theories of social causes and effects of delinquency. Students will learn strategies for working with juveniles and for preventing and investigating delinquency. The course provides a working knowledge of Minnesota statutes pertaining to juveniles through the study of case law, report writing, skills exercises, and simulation.
Course Title: Introduction to Corrections Goal Areas: Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines corrections as a major component of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics may include programs, practices and critical issues. Prerequisite: Soc 1710 or Consent of Instructor
Course Title: Community Corrections Goal Areas: Credits: 3
Course Description: This course studies the purposes and goals of community-based corrections and explores alternatives to incarceration in centralized penal institutions. Addresses issues related to diversion programs, the management of offenders in community settings and re-entry programs. Examines the role of community corrections and restorative justice practices within the broader correctional system. Offers students insights into the daily experiences of those working in the field of community corrections.
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