Corrections Course Sequences
See the classes you should take each term to complete the Corrections certificate or degree you want to earn.
Corrections Certificate & Degree Course Sequences
Getting Started
The first step to entering these programs is to take part in an assessment process, which includes taking the college’s free placement test and meeting with Chemeketa’s Advising and First Year Programs staff. You may need to complete program entry requirements.
Your advisor will help you develop an individualized program of study.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CA121A | Keyboarding A (if less than 25 wpm) | 1 |
| CJ103 | Program Application and Employment Standards | 1 |
| MTH020 | Basic Mathematics | 4 |
| RD090 | College Textbook Reading | 3 |
| WR115 | Introduction to Composition | 4 or |
| WR088 | Introduction to Technical Writing 1 | 3 |
If you have questions about the requirements, call 503.399.5163. Failure to be assessed may delay your entry into program classes.
Be sure to review the catalog for important information about program outcomes and other details not found in this listing.
See course descriptions for more information about your classes.
Basic Corrections Certificate
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MTH060 | Introductory Algebra (or higher) | 4 |
| PSY201 | Psychology: Mind and Body (or higher) | 4 |
| WR121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ101 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJ130 | Corrections Process | 3 |
| CJ132 | Parole and Probation | 3 |
| CJ134 | Search/Contraband/Restraints | 2 |
| CJ147 | Criminal Personality and Errors in Thinking | 2 |
| CJ203 | Crisis Intervention Seminar | 3 |
| CJ232 | Corrections Casework | 3 |
| CJ253 | Introduction to Penology | 3 |
| Corrections elective* | 3 |
*Corrections elective: Choose any CJ course not required within the program
Corrections Degree
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS101 | Computing Concepts (or higher) | 3 or |
| BA131 | Business Computing | 4 or |
| CA100 | Beginning Computing | 3 |
| COMM115 | Intercultural Communication (or higher) | 4 |
| MTH060 | Introductory Algebra+ (or higher) | 4 |
| PSY201 | Psychology: Mind and Body | 4 |
| WR121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
| Physical Education electives* |
*Physical Education electives: Choose any PE185 courses, and/or CJ104A, B, or C.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ100 | Survey of the Criminal Justice System | 3 or |
| CJ130 | Introduction to Corrections Process | 3 |
| CJ101 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJ125 |
Public Safety Communications and Documentation |
3 |
| CJ134 | Search/Contraband/Restraints | 2 |
| CJ146 | Officer Survival Mindset | 3 |
| CJ203 | Crisis Intervention Seminar | 3 |
| CJ210 | Criminal Investigations 1: Crimes vs. Persons | 3 |
| CJ211 | Property Crimes: Behavior and Evidence | 3 |
| CJ212 | Police Report Writing | 3 |
| CJ217 | Interviewing and Interrogation in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ222 | Profiling Serial Killers | 3 |
| CJ224 | Missing and Abducted Children | 2 |
| CJ255 | Oral Boards and Multi-Assessment | 2 |
| CJ270 | Crime Victim Advocacy | 2 |
| CJ272 | Recognizing Child Molesters | 3 |
| CJ273 | Drugs and Pacific NW Street Gangs | 3 |
| CJ281 | Corrections Officer Related Experience 1 | 3 |
| CJ282 | Corrections Officer Related Experience 2 | 3 |
| CJ283 | Corrections Officer Related Experience 3 | 3 |
| CJ289 | Correction Ethics/Professional Conduct | 3 |
| Corrections electives** | 18 |
**Corrections electives: Choose any CJ courses not required within the program.