Why Major in Criminal Justice Corrections?
The criminal justice corrections degree emphasizes areas of criminal justice other than law enforcement including adult institutions, probation, parole, and the prevention, treatment, and control of both youthful and adult offenders. Criminal Justice Corrections Degree coursework is designed to introduce various components that make up the structure of criminal justice corrections and the broad area of social work and juvenile delinquency. To major in the criminal justice corrections degree applicants must meet the minimum education requirements for the position of corrections officer as established by the Michigan Corrections Officers’ Training Council.
