Correctional Management Degree Programs
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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

Kaplan University:
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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Rasmussen College Online:
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

South University Online:
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
Master's in CJ - Cyber Crime

Virginia College:
AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Criminal Justice or Cybersecurity

University of Phoenix Online:
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate

Florida Tech University Online:
AA in Criminal Justice
BA in Criminal Justice

University of the Rockies:
Master of Arts in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies
Doctor of Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies

Herzing University:
AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Homeland Security

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
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Bakersfield, Fresno, Rancho Cucamonga, Visalia, Modesto, Rancho Cordova

Florida
American InterContinental University:
Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Criminal Justice: Corrections, Forensic Science, Law Enforcement, Law/Courts
Click a Location to Request Program Information => South Florida

Rasmussen College:
Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Client Services/Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminal Offenders, Homeland Security, Investigation/Law Enforcement
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Ocala, Pasco County, Ft. Myers

Georgia
American InterContinental University:
Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Criminal Justice: Corrections, Forensic Science, Law Enforcement, Law/Courts
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Buckhead, Dunwoody

Iowa
Kaplan University:
Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's | Corrections, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Paralegal, Private Security
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Davenport

Minnesota
Rasmussen College:
Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's | Client Services/Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminal Offenders, Homeland Security, Investigation/Law Enforcement
Click a Location to Request Program Information =>
Eden Prairie, Eagan, St. Cloud, Mankato, Brooklyn Park, Lake Elmo/Woodbury

North Dakota
Rasmussen College:
Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Client Services/Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminal Offenders, Homeland Security, Investigation/Law Enforcement
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Fargo, Bismarck

Oregon
College of Legal Arts:
Programs Offered: Certificate | Corrections Officer Training, Court Reporting, Paralegal
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Oregon

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
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Green Bay

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