Why choose Corrections?

If you are seeking an entry-level job in adult or juvenile correctional facilities, the Chemeketa corrections program is the course of study you are looking for.

What will you learn?

Students in the corrections associate of applied science program will take part in traditional classroom work and venture outside the school to take part in practical learning environments. Upon completion, you will be ready for work as a municipal, county, state or federal corrections officer. You will have the opportunity to choose a concentration in either adult or juvenile corrections.

See Course Sequences for more information.

What will you do?

You will learn how to treat individuals within correctional facilities, how different facilities cater to different needs, best practices for the executing things like restraints and cell searches, and how to employ ethical practices in all facets of the job.

Corrections officers take on a wide variety of roles once they are in the field. Some of the career options include –

• Parole and probation
• Casework and counseling
• Residential treatment services
• Risk and release assessment
• Visitation monitoring
• Security clearance assignments within correctional agencies, facilities, halfway houses, residential treatment facilities and mentor programs

Degrees & Certificates

In addition to the Corrections Associate of Applied Science degree, Chemeketa offers a certificate of completion in Basic Corrections.

Certificates of completion are educational stepping stones that allow you to work in your field while completing your degree.