Program Overview
The Corrections minor at Missouri Southern State University is a 24-credit program that provides students with knowledge and skills for careers in corrections. The minor covers topics such as the criminal justice system, probation and parole, juvenile corrections, and penology. Graduates may qualify for positions as adult or juvenile corrections officers, pre-trial or post-trial investigators, detention officers, or probation and parole officers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Corrections minor at Missouri Southern State University is a 24-credit program available to students with a faculty advisor. The minor's purpose is to provide students with knowledge and skills for careers as adult or juvenile corrections officers and related pursuits.
Objectives:
• Offer insight into the criminal justice system, probation, and parole • Provide an understanding of juvenile corrections, corrections practices, criminology, and deviant behavior • Provide knowledge on penology, corrections, and psychology of personal adjustment
Outline:
Course of Studies:
The corrections minor coursework comprises 24-credit hours and includes required and elective courses. The required courses cover various aspects of corrections, such as the criminal justice system, probation and parole, juvenile corrections, and penology. Elective courses allow students to specialize in a specific area of corrections or complement their studies with courses from other disciplines. Therefore:
Careers:
Individuals who complete the Corrections minor may qualify for positions in the criminal justice system, such as: • Adult or juvenile justice corrections officer • Pre-trial or post-trial investigator • Detention officer • Probation and parole officer Graduates with the Corrections minor can enhance their employment opportunities in law enforcement and corrections agencies or gain a competitive edge in pursuing further education in criminal justice.
