Online Corrections Degrees and Careers
Corrections officers directly supervise inmates in correctional facilities and institutions. Officers are responsible for the daily control of inmate behavior, institutional safety and security, and implementing and enforcing facility rules and regulations. Correctional officers face numerous challenges in handling inmate populations and due to the number of those leaving the occupation the opportunities for career advancement are good.
Other corrections officer jobs include psychiatric hospitals, juvenile detention facilities, and privately owned and operated jails and prisons. Typically, most employers require a high school diploma, while other prefer candidates complete degrees in corrections or criminal justice. Federal corrections officers are required to possess a bachelor's degree.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, corrections jobs growth rate should reach 9 percent. The annual wage for correctional officers in May 2009 was $42,610. The Federal corrections system paid the highest annual wage of $52,310 in 2009.
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- BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Corrections Management
- BA/Organizational Management - Criminal Justice
- BA/Social and Criminal Justice
- BA/Social Science - Criminal Justice
- BA/Organizational Management - Public Safety Administration
Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education. Eligible students can receive college credit for prior military experience and coursework—up to 75 percent of the credit needed for a Kaplan University undergraduate degree.*
- MS in Criminal Justice - Corrections
- BS in Criminal Justice - Corrections
- MS in Criminal Justice - Law
- MS in Criminal Justice
- BS in Criminal Justice
At AIU, the Serious U, we mean business and with our Virtual campus you can learn the way you like – watch classes, hear them, read them, make them interactive – whenever, wherever you like.
- Bachelor's - Corrections and Case Management
Take a new step in your education with Brandman University. We offer 87 different certificate, associate, bachelor's, or master's programs in a wide variety of fields.
- BA in Criminal Justice (Corrections Emphasis)
- BA in Criminal Justice (Homeland Security Emphasis)
- BA in Criminal Justice
- BA in Criminal Justice (Victim Advocacy)
Westwood College is dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge, skills and training needed for meaningful employment. Through education, we create opportunities, change lives and impact futures.
- Criminal Justice: Major in Corrections (B)
- Criminal Justice (A)
- Criminal Justice: Major in Administration (B)
As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has locations nationwide, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal and sooner than you might think.
- A.A. in Criminal Justice
- B.S in Criminal Justice Administration/Cybercrimes
- B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration - Human Services
- B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration - Management
- M.S. in Administration of Justice and Security
DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.
- Bachelor's - Justice Administration
Continue your education with Strayer University. We offer convenient degree options designed with the working adult in mind — study online, on campus in the evening and weekends, or through a combination of both.
- AA: Criminal Justice
- BSCJ: Criminal Justice Admin
Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.
- M.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership & Executive Management - General Program
- B.S. in Human Services - Criminal Justice
- Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Criminal Justice
- M.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership & Executive Management - Self-Designed
- B.S. in Criminal Justice - Crime and Criminals
Study online with California University of Pennsylvania. We offer certificate and bachelor's and master's degree programs in a wide variety of fields that can be completed 100% online.
- Master of Science in Legal Studies: Criminal Justice
- MA in Social Science (Applied Criminology)
