CAREERS IN
EMERGENCY SERVICES
CORRECTIONS
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(989) 275-5000, ext. 283
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If your focus is Corrections, Kirtland Community College is where you want to be.
The program you choose will depend on your level of interest in a specific area and how much time you are committed to investing.
Want to be a correctional officer in the Michigan prison system? The Correctional Officer Certificate is a 32-credit program that prepares you for the day-to-day challenges of this career path. It is a corrections-based curriculum that incorporates:
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If you want more job opportunities in Michigan’s prison system, the Associate in Applied Science — Corrections Administration degree is for you. This two-year curriculum will familiarize you with all segments of the criminal justice system with major emphasis on:
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If you see yourself as an expert and a leader in your field, you’re a candidate for Kirtland’s Associate in Applied Science degree in Corrections Administration — Jail Administration. If you choose this major, you will attend the 160-hour Local Corrections Academy which deals with:
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Regardless of the program you choose, Kirtland will provide you with the skills you’ll need to seek a rewarding, lifelong career in corrections.
Related programs include:
Associate’s in Arts
- Criminal Justice – Generalist
Associate’s in Applied Science
- Corrections Administration
- Corrections Administration – Jail Administration
- Criminal Justice Administration
- Criminal Justice Pre-Service
- Fire Science Administration
Certificates
- Correctional Officer
- Fire Science
Partnership Programs
- Alpena Community College
- Mid Michigan Community College
- North Central Michigan College
- Davenport University
- Franklin University
- Lake Superior State University
- Madonna University
All candidates must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA or better, with a grade of C or better in all emergency services courses. A mandatory dress code is in effect for all students enrolled in the emergency services curriculum. Students have the opportunity to plan for transfer to a four-year college or university.
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university must consult with an advisor and carefully study the requirements of the four-year institution from which they intend to secure a bachelor's degree.
Specific information about program and course requirements can be found in our College Catalog.
Some of the jobs related to this program:
(click on the links below to view detailed information about each specific job/career and for job outlook information)
- Conservation Officers
- Correctional Officers
- Dispatchers
- Firefighters
- K-9 Officers
- Police and Detectives
- Probation and Parole Officers
- Security Guards
Get general and transfer information on specific colleges and universities.
