Social Science Division

Criminal Justice: Corrections Certificate

Bob Moschgat
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Social Science Division
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8430

Kathleen Stables
Instructor
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8623

Program Summary

Our corrections program strives to build healthier communities by developing cooperative processes for dealing with problems of crime and delinquency.  Students will examine the sociology of corrections as they strive to understand how gender, social class, and cultural pluralism affect the delivery of correctional services. Graduates will be prepared to participate in the field of corrections in the areas of detention, supervision, administration and rehabilitation of incarerated persons or those who obtain alternatives to incarceration.

Program of Study at Herkimer

• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Criminal Substantive Law
• Introduction to Corrections
• Freshman Seminar
• Ethics and Criminal Justice
• Juvenile Delinquency
• American Minorities
• Criminal Procedure Law
• Probation and Parole
• Issues in Corrections
• Keyboarding Essentials
• Alternative Justice
• English Elective

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Skill Requirements

Students interested in pursuing a certificate in Corrections should have a strong interest in working with the disadvantaged.  Students should possess a commitment to the principles of social justice including respect, tolerance, and a belief in the inherent dignity and worth of all individuals.  They should want to improve the criminal justice system and strive to facilitate this attitude in concrete ways.

Graduates of the program will be skilled at critical thinking, writing, speaking, and listening.  They will be able to interact effectively in diverse communities and relate to others with respect and professionalism.

Nature of the Work

Corrections professionals work in diverse environments at the state, local and federal levels. They interact closely with the inmate population on a day-to-day basis. Graduates find employment in positions such as correctional counselor, correctional officer, inmate educator and caseworker. 

Job Outlook

The United States has seen an unprecedented increase in its corrections system over the last decade.  Educated professionals are in constant demand within a diverse range of positions.