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- School Code: 308380
- Phone: (623) 935-8000
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
61%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,761Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Corrections Officer Degree
The Corrections Officer field of study focused on the aspects of a correctional institution including the security, health, safety, and operations. Professional correctional officers are responsible for patrolling and inspecting the myriad aspects of a correctional facility including the yard, units, buildings, cells, prisoners, clothing, and personal property. Get more details below including other Arizona colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.
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Heartland Community College
3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ
Heartland Community College (HCC), located in Normal Illinois, is a two-year community college that also provides students with the option to transfer their credits to a four-year school if they so choose. The school features over 40 kinds of academic degrees that encompass such career programs as practical nursing, computer maintenance, radiography, and medical transcription. Student services on the career campus include support for disabled students, tutoring, and childcare.
In order to apply for degree programs at HCC, students need to furnish a GED or high school diploma. For students who still need to meet the basic prerequisites, ESL courses and GED preparation are offered as well.
The Midwest college offers students the preparatory skills needed to work in jobs that require degrees or training in some of the following areas:
- Accounting
- Administrative and secretarial science
- Biological science
- Business automation and technology
- CAD/CADD drafting
- Child Care
- Mechanics and maintenance technology
- Practical and vocational nurses training
- Web page design
- Welding
The yearly tuition at the school is approximately $11,000 for out-of-state residents and $7,000 for students living in-state. Currently, 5,600 undergraduates are enrolled in programs and the school maintains a 60% retention rate. You can obtain further details by contacting the college at 309-268-8000.
Students Enrolled in the Corrections Officer Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Heartland Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in corrections officer.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Corrections Officer program at Heartland Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of correctional officers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Total Employment: 790
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.07
- Average Annual Salary: $58390
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Description
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, correctional officers and jailers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.7% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Total Employment: 8
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.33
- Average Annual Salary: $42290
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Heartland Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Heartland Community College may offer student services like:
- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Heartland Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Softball