Corrections Certificate

The Corrections Certificate provides an introduction to various careers in the field of corrections.

Quick Facts

Overview

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.

Delivery Method: In-person, Hybrid

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Time to Complete

The Corrections Certificate program can be completed in two semesters. Transferring credits into NHCC may result in the program taking less time. Taking classes on a part-time basis will require additional semesters.

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Costs

Tuition & Fees:
$210.86 per credit (21 credits)
$220.48 per fully online credit

Tuition Details

What You Will Learn

• How to use sources of data that social scientists use to describe, compare, and explain citizen attitudes toward community correctional practices and programs.

• How to examine opposing explanations and solutions regarding critical issues including civil liability, and Constitutional guarantees and court decisions facing community corrections.

• How to 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.

• How to identify career opportunities in community corrections.

• Gain an understanding of how theory aids in meeting public safety objectives and offender treatment planning and special needs populations.

After NHCC

After completing the Corrections Certificate program, students can pursue related work in the field or continue their education with the Corrections AS degree at NHCC.

NHCC's tuition is among the most affordable in Minnesota.

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Financial Aid

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Grants are money you don't have to repay

Free College Tuition

The North Star Promise scholarship program provides free college tuition to eligible students. Find out if you might be eligible.

Program Roadmaps

Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.

Corrections Curriculum

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Curriculum

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Program Courses
Course Code	Title	Course Outlines	Goal Areas	Credits
PSYC 1150	General Psychology and	View-PSYC 1150	n/a	3
PSYC 2320	Psychological Disorders and	View-PSYC 2320	n/a	3
POLS 1140	State and Local Politics and	View-POLS 1140	n/a	3
SOC 1710	Introduction to Criminal Justice and	View-SOC 1710	n/a	3
SOC 1730	Juvenile Justice and	View-SOC 1730	n/a	3
SOC 2730	Introduction to Corrections and	View-SOC 2730	n/a	3
SOC 2750	Community Corrections	View-SOC 2750	n/a	3

Total Credits Required

Program Overview

2025-2026

Program Outcomes

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 2

2. 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 2

3. 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 3

4. Identify career opportunities in community corrections (Program Goal 5) ELO 3

5. 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

Career Opportunities

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.

Transfer Information

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

Degree 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Access Information North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 7634930555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 18006273529.

Accreditation

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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