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 Kansas colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.

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Seward County Community College and Area Technical School

2562 Centennial Road, Salina, KS

About

Seward County Community College and Area Technical School, located in Liberal, Kansas, was founded in 1967, though classes did not officially begin until 1969. The school began with an initial enrollment of 331 students, and has grown to over 2650 students annually. The school offers post-secondary education opportunities for residents within its service area. The school is constantly reviewing its facilities, programs and services to ensure they meet and exceed the needs of current and future students.

Academics

Seward County Community College and Area Technical School maintains a variety of programs that allow students to pursue academic transfer or career training opportunities. Academic transfer programs assist students in pursuing a bachelor's degree by first completing a curriculum that mirrors the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years. Career training programs provide education and skill development in high demand fields for industries with the intention of preparing students for a long term career in that field. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Communications
• Cosmetology
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

SCCC and ATS is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any person that is eighteen or older or has a high school diploma to enroll once they have submitted an application for admission and paid all fees. New students are also asked to provide transcripts and test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. The school also encourages participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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).