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Over the past several years, the law enforcement field has grown impressively. One particular area of growth has been within the Department of Corrections in almost every state. The majority of correctional officers are employed in state and federal prisons. Job training and qualifications vary from one institution to another, however, the Federal Bureau of Prisons require that any entry level federal correctional officer applicant have either a Bachelor’s Degree, a minimum of three years experience supervising others, or a combination of both.
Kaplan University's Bachelor's of Science in Corrections degree program will prepare you for a career as a correctional officer. Request free information by clicking on the above link.
Correctional Degree and Correctional Officer Job Outlook
Increasing demand for correctional officers will stem from mandatory sentencing guidelines calling for longer sentences and reduced parole for inmates, and from expansion and new construction of corrections facilities. For those already employed as a correctional officer at the state or local level, higher paying jobs await such as correctional sergeant and other administrative and supervisory positions all the way up to warden. Often these higher paying positions require secondary education such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice. Fortunately, a large number of accredited colleges and universities have responded appropriately by adding law enforcement, correctional and criminal justice degree programs to their curriculums. Many schools provide professionals with the flexibility of online and distance learning law enforcement, correctional and criminal justice degree programs so they can pursue their educational goals without interrupting their careers.
Correctional Officer Salary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that, as of May, 2004, correctional officers in federal facilities earned a median income of $44,700 per year compared to $33,750 in state government facilities and $33,080 in local government facilities.
Whether you want to become a federal correctional officer or transfer into related jobs such as a probation officer, parole officer, or a correctional treatment specialist, getting a law enforcement degree, corrections degree or criminal justice degree will help you reach your goals. Request free information from our list of fully accredited colleges and universities below.
A common degree that many correctional officers earn is an associate's in criminal justice or a bachelor's in criminal justice.
Online Corrections and Criminal Justice Degrees
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Eastern Kentucky University Online:
Bachelor's in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies
Master's in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies
AASCJ - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Private Security
BSCJ - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Homeland Security...
AAS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MSCJ - Corrections
MSCJ - Global Issues in Criminal Justice
MSCJ - Law
MSCJ - Leadership and Executive Management
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Associate's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's CJ - Juvenile Justice
Bachelor's CJ - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's CJ - Law Enforcement
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Master's in CJ - Corrections
Ivy Bridge College Online: Ivy Bridge College is affiliated with Tiffin University and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission.
Associate's of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement
Liberty University Online: Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Online Education Database has ranked Liberty University among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row.
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Criminal Justice or Cybersecurity
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate
Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ
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Campus Based Corrections and Related Programs
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California
San Joaquin Valley College:
Programs Offered: Associate's | Corrections
Florida
American InterContinental University:
Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Criminal Justice: Corrections, Forensic Science, Law Enforcement, Law/Courts
Rasmussen College:
Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Client Services/Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminal Offenders, Homeland Security, Investigation/Law Enforcement
Iowa
Kaplan University:
Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's | Corrections, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Paralegal, Private Security
Minnesota
Rasmussen College:
Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's | Client Services/Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminal Offenders, Homeland Security, Investigation/Law Enforcement
North Dakota
Rasmussen College:
Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Client Services/Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminal Offenders, Homeland Security, Investigation/Law Enforcement
Wisconsin
Rasmussen College:
Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's | Client Services/Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminal Offenders, Homeland Security, Investigation/Law Enforcement, Paralegal, Office Mgmt
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