Associate of Criminal Justice in Corrections
About
This concentration’s coursework covers juvenile justice, criminal law, correctional thoughts, probation, parole and corrections communities. As a graduate, you may seamlessly transfer your credits to one of our university partners, or the school of your choice, to complete your bachelor’s degree.
Your course of study
Corrections majors at Ivy Bridge fulfill their academic requirements for graduation by completing courses in the following areas:
- Knowledge Skills/Liberal Education Core: 25 hours
- Academic Major Requirements: 36 hours
- Total Semester Hours for Degree: 61 hours
Corrections Course Descriptions
Knowledge Skills and Liberal Education Core
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FRE100 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| COM130 | Oral Communication or equivalent | 3 |
| ENG141 | Writing or Composition – or equivalent Must earn a “C” or better (ENG140 or placement) |
3 |
| ENG142 | Course Title: Writing or Composition – or equivalent (ENG141) Writing Intensive course | 3 |
| CIT | Information Technology (CIT105 or CIT 111 recommended to ensure prerequisites are met) |
3 |
| MAT | Math (above 173) | 3 |
| POL101 | Introduction to American Political Process | 3 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Open elective from: | ECO, POL, PSY, MGT, SOC | 3 |
ENG141 — Expository and Research Writing
Emphasizes the development, structure, and writing of abstracts, summaries, and critiques. This course in written communication teaches literary devices such as pro/con, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, persuasion/argumentation essays & plus research/synthesis skills — through the development of a research paper. Students must receive a grade of "C" or better to enroll in ENG142.
ENG142 — Introduction to Literature and Criticism
Presents literature — drama, short stories, novel, poetry and critical essays — from several literary critical perspectives. Through reading, discussion, and critical writing, students become familiar with representative genres in literature as well as authentic critical approaches.
Prerequisite: ENG141 ("C" or better).
CIT 105 — Intro to Information Technology
Covers the basics of information technology, including common Microsoft Office applications, responsible use of software and technology, file management techniques, and sound information consumption practices. CIT105 is designed for beginners with little or no experience using Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint. Participants are required to demonstrate software proficiency in the lab and through objective written tests.
MAT174 — Finite Mathematics
Emphasizes business applications that involve the study of linear functions, applications using linear equations in two variables, counting methods, probability, finance applications, interpretation of date presented graphically, and computation of mean, median, standard deviation, normal distribution curve, and z scores.
Prerequisite: MAT173 with "C" or better, or placement
MAT181 — College Algebra
Focuses on developing a conceptual understanding of college algebra and problem solving skills. Topics include functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and combinatorics and probability.
Prerequisite: MAT173 with "C" or better, or placement.
POL101 — Introduction to the American Political Process
Examines the American democratic process and the distribution of authority and responsibility between the federal, state, and local levels.
Emphasizes business applications that involve the study of linear functions, applications using linear equations in two variables, counting methods, probability, finance applications, interpretation of date presented graphically, and computation of mean, median, standard deviation, normal distribution curve, and z scores.
PSY101 — Introduction to Psychology
Introduces psychology as a behavioral science, including historical background, human development (genetic and physical) from birth through death, the senses and perception, intelligence and creativity, and the principles of conditioning, learning, memory, and forgetting.
Academic Major Requirements
Corrections Major
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| JUS110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| COR131 | Juvenile Justice Systems | 3 |
| JUS201 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| JUS202 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| COR220 | Correctional Thought and Practice | 3 |
| COR222 | Probation, Parole and Community Corrections | 3 |
| FOR105 | Victimology | 3 |
| COR230 | Agency Management | 3 |
| COR236 | Correctional Legal Issues Writing Intensive course | 3 |
| SOC101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVES | (2 course 100/200 level ) | 6 |
JUS 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Analyzes the Criminal Justice System and its major subsystems: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Emphasizes structure and functions of the various components and their interactions. Introduces the basics of criminal justice research through the use of the collection of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service and other professional sources of information.
Offered Fall and Spring.
COR 131 Juvenile Justice Systems
Examines the history, concepts, and scope of the juvenile justice system and its contrast with the adult system of justice. Includes an analysis of the juvenile justice process from initial intervention of delinquency and status offenses by law enforcement personnel and others through release from intervention.
Prerequisite: JUS110. Offered Spring
JUS 201 Criminal Law
Analyzes criminal laws from their development under common law to their present day applicability under constitutional and statutory standards, with special emphasis on practice with the Ohio Revised Code.
Prerequisite: JUS110. Offered Fall.
JUS 202 Criminal Procedures
Explores the constitutional and legal ramifications affecting the procedure of criminal arrest, search, seizure, and evidence.
Prerequisite: JUS201. Offered Spring.
COR 230 Agency Management
Analyzes some of the distinct differences between public and private management. Covers the theory of controlling, organizing, planning, directing and assembling resources. Students will develop a course project designed to cover these concepts.
Prerequisites: JUS110, MGT201. Offered Spring.
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology
Introduces the basic concepts of sociological study, elements of social life, social patterns and institutions, and the process of maintenance and change in society.
Offered Fall and Spring