Microcredential in
Correctional and Jail Services
Registration is completed with Monroe Community College.
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY 14623
Face to Face
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
7 Credits
Credit-bearing
$1,600.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Start your career path in institutional corrections with this Correctional and Jail Services microcredential. Developed in collaboration with the Monroe County Sherriff's department, this microcredential will provide you with essential knowledge of the penal codes, how to effectively communicate in a crisis, and the fundamentals of working in the corrections environment. You will learn the history of punishment and corrections, inmate classification and custody levels, parole and reintegration, and the philosophy and application of best practices in corrections. You will also complete a specialized physical education course designed for Criminal Justice students. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and for success in the required Sherrif's Training Academy.
A face to face microcredential from Monroe Community College (7 credits). Registration is completed with Monroe Community College.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Full
What you can earn
Correctional and Jail Services Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Corrections Programs
Institutional Treatment
Community Programs
Probation
Parole
Criminal Law
Classification of Offenses
Classification of Sentences
Defenses
Conflict Resolution
Non-Verbal Communication
Effective Communication
Criminal Justice System
Physical Fitness
Career outlook
Related occupations: Emergency Medical Technician, Security Officer, Dispatcher
Public safety agencies hire certified candidates throughout New York.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.