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Sep 02, 2010
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[ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Criminal Justice
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Associate in Applied Science (082)
This program prepares students for careers in correctional institutions such as jails, juvenile training schools and prisons. As an applied science program it places heavy emphasis on career-related courses.
Work and Employment
This applied science program is designed to prepare students to work in correctional institutions. Younger students who wish to rise in the ranks are advised to follow a transfer program and earn a bachelor’s degree because higher education has become increasingly more important. The federal government predicts an increase in demand for correctional officers throughout the next ten years.
Special Considerations
Corrections students should cultivate their communication skills. Much of effective corrections work is based on the communication skills of the corrections officers. Students should also be aware of the strength and agility requirements required of applicants by corrections agencies in Illinois. The College offers a wide range of physical education courses and a super circuit fitness center.
Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
Counseling Office, 815/835-6208. |
Major Field Requirements - Sem/Hrs: 27
Criminal Justice Core Courses - Sem/Hrs: 15
General Education Requirements - Sem/Hrs: 19
- Communications (ENG 101, 111 or 103 required) 6 Semester hour(s)
- Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Semester hour(s)
- Social/Behavioral Science (SOC 111 required) 3 Semester hour(s)
- Physical/Life Science 3 Semester hour(s)
- Mathematics (MAT 106 or higher required) 3 Semester hour(s)
- Orientation 1 Semester hour(s)
Electives (see your major field advisor): 3 semester hours
Total Hours Required for A.A.S. Degree: 64
First Semester - Sem/Hrs: 16
- Mathematics (MAT 106 or higher) 3 Semester hour(s)
Second Semester - Sem/Hrs: 16
- Elective (PE activity course suggested) 1 Semester hour(s)
Third Semester - Sem/Hrs: 15
- Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Semester hour(s)
Fourth Semester - Sem/Hrs: 17
- Physical/Life Science 3 Semester hour(s)
- Electives 2 Semester hour(s)
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