Corrections, CTS

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The Certificate of Technical Studies in Corrections is designed to show recognition of extensive training in one of the primary areas of law enforcement.

The Certificate of Technical Studies in Corrections offers recognition for specialized training related to job classification and demands within the structure of criminal justice agencies that provide, within the law, due process and placement for those convicted and sentenced to incarceration.

This CTS focuses on the structure of the criminal justice agencies handling jails, probation juvenile diversion and parole, including those within the private sector that contract with government agencies to provide lock-up facilities for those sentenced to incarceration.

General Degree Information:

Graduates receive a total of 30 hours of college credit for completion of course work required for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Corrections. Courses taken in this CTS can be accepted toward a Technical Diploma in Criminal Justice and the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. Courses may also count toward a baccalaureate at colleges and universities electing to accept the transferred course(s).

Learning Outcomes:

The skills to comprehend, evaluate, and synthesize information related to their area of responsibility by demonstrating their expertise;
The application of the skills necessary to prepare written reports.
The ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate job-related task in the profession of law enforcement.

Required Courses for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Corrections:

First Semester: 15 Credit Hours

CJUS 101:Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 201:Criminal Law Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 211:Criminology Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 172:Introduction to Corrections Credit Hours: 3 (same as CORR 102)
CJUS 274:Local Adult Detention Facilities Credit Hours: 3 (same as CORR 210)

Second Semester: 15 Credit Hours

CJUS 291:Criminal Evidence and Procedure Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 271:Correctional Law Credit Hours: 3 (same as CORR 201)
CJUS 296:Introduction to Jurisprudence Credit Hours: 3 or
CJUS 299:Juvenile Justice Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 276:Probation, Parole, and Treatment Credit Hours: 3 (same as CORR 230)
CJUS 232:Police Supervision Credit Hours: 3 or
CJUS 278:Management of Correctional Facilities Credit Hours: 3 (Same as CORR 250)

Total Credit Hours required for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Corrections: 30

Students must meet pre-requisites before taking any given course. Students must make a “C” or higher in all courses which satisfy graduation requirements in order to receive the Certificate of Technical Studies in Corrections from BPCC.

Louisiana POST Council Credits Applied to AAS Criminal Justice Degree

Bossier Parish Community College is providing expanded educational opportunities for peace officers completing the Louisiana POST (Police Officers Standards and Training) Council. Fifteen (15) hours of credit will be given in criminal justice courses at BPCC. Below are the courses students will receive credit for upon completion of three (3) semester hours in residence at Bossier Parish Community College. Additionally, students will be required to submit a copy of appropriate documentation of LA POST council certification and a copy of driver’s license.

• CJUS 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice

• CJUS 202: Criminal Investigation

• CJUS 250: Police Procedures

• CJUS 291: Criminal Evidence and Procedure

• CJUS 292: Police-Community Relations

Students must meet the general education competencies for the academic certificate: place out of READ 099; place into ENGL 101; and place into MATH 099 as documented by ACT, placement tests, or course completion.