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General Contact
- School Code: 531300
- Phone: (330) 499-5596
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
90%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
20:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,011Average 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 Ohio colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.
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North Central State College
4642 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH
North Central State College (NC State) is a two-year community college located in Mansfield, Ohio. With over 60 associate degree and certificate programs, NC State enrolls about 3,100 students each semester. The campus sits on 600 acres of walking paths and streams, sharing with the branch of The Ohio State University.
Available Programs:
- General Studies
Associate of Arts / Associate of Science, Associate of Technical Studies - Business Programs
Accounting, Business Management, Healthcare Management, Marketing - Health Science Programs
Associate Degree Nursing (Registered Nursing), Bioscience, Health Information Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiological Sciences, Respiratory Care - Public Service and Education Programs
Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice – Peace Officer Fastrack, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Paralegal Studies - Technology and Engineering Programs
Computer Information Systems, Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Maintenance, Engineering Design, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Visual Communications Media and Technology
Transfer credit from other institutions of higher education will be determined upon receipt of an official transcript. Consider using TRANSFER.ORG—a free service to compare NC State classes to classes available at other colleges and universities.
The Student Success Center will provide assessment, advising, and support services to help students achieve their academic goals. Other student services include: access to computer labs, child care, and tutoring, as well as IT System Support, Career Development, and Counseling.
NC State’s Enrollment Steps (https://ncstatecollege.edu/admissions-and-aid/)
Students Enrolled in the Corrections Officer Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Central State College offers an associate's degree program in corrections officer.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 |
| Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| White | 10 |
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
Students who have completed the Corrections Officer program at North Central State College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students North Central State College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, North Central State College may provide student services including:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children