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 New Mexico colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.

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New Mexico State University – Grants (NMSU-Grants)

1500 University Drive, Carlsbad, NM

Located at 1500 third St. Grants, NM, New Mexico State University Grants is one the branch campuses of NMSU along with Alamogorbo, Carlsbad and Dona Ana with Las Cruses as the main campus. The total facility of this campus is 79,197 square feet and it serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley Counties.

NMSU Grants provides diversity, option and flexibility in its academic services. It is recognized by the federal government as one of the few institutions considered as both Hispanic Serving (Title V) and Native American Serving (Title III) because of its socially diverse population.

This institution offers a complete Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, 17 Associate degrees and 14 Certificate programs and a GED program as preparation for college studies. Also offered at NMSU Grants are other Bachelor’s degree courses designed for students to obtain credits for a 4-year baccalaureate degree and Dual Credit program that gives opportunity for high school undergraduates to earn credits for both high school and college.

To meet the different educational needs of the students, there are online and evening classes conducted at NMSU Grants.Similarly, Student Success and Training Center is offered to support the students and enrich their learning experience. There are also organizations on campus that Grant students may opt to participate in including Associated Student Government, SkillsUSA and Native American Club.

Committed to providing accessible quality education, NMSU Grants maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio and affordable tuition. This institution is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools and Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Programs of Study http://grants.nmsu.edu/programs-of-study/

Tuition and Fees http://grants.nmsu.edu/business-office/tuition-and-fees/

Students Enrolled in the Corrections Officer Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NMSU-Grants has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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

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

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).