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Passionate about helping people get a second chance? This certificate focuses on rehabilitation programs, counseling approaches, and support services within the correctional system. You’ll learn strategies for guiding individuals toward successful reintegration into society. Career opportunities include rehabilitation aide, correctional program assistant, or support roles in probation and social service agencies.

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Correctional Rehabilitation

Certificate of Achievement

Program Units: 21.0 UNITS

This program map from the 2026-2027 catalog year represents one possible path through the program and is for reference only. Selections made here do not constitute an official education plan.
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This program map from the 2026-2027 catalog year represents one possible path through the program and is for reference only. Selections made here do not constitute an official education plan. Make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

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Fall 2026 1st Term – 9.0 UNITS
Introduction to Corrections

AOJ 003

3 Units
Major
Control and Supervision of Inmates

AOJ 004

3 Units
Major
Written Criminal Justice Communications

AOJ 012

3 Units
Major
Spring 2027 2nd Term – 12.0 UNITS
Introduction to Public Speaking

COMM C1000

3 Units
Major
Correctional Interviewing & Counseling

AOJ 006

3 Units
Major
Legal Aspects of Corrections

AOJ 007

3 Units
Major
Criminal Law

AOJ 020

3 Units
Major
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Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to over $298,000 with an average salary of $92,000. Education for these associated careers ranges from High School/GED to Doctoral Degree.

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Program Learning Outcomes

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Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the history of corrections and rehabilitation and the relationship between the criminal justice and corrections subsystem.
2
Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities relative to the supervision and control of inmates in local, state and federal correctional institutions.
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Student will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in a correctional setting to include verbal and written communications or reports.
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Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare.
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Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the legal and historical framework, concepts and precedents that guide correctional practice in the United States.
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Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the techniques of interviewing and counseling available to practitioners in corrections.
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Student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the processes of Risk and Needs assessments relative to correctional clients.