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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.

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Mount Aloysius College

Also known as Moravian Theological Seminary

1200 Main St, Bethlehem, PA

Mount Aloysius College provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cresson, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About a thousand students enroll at Mount Aloysius College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Mount Aloysius College offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1190 - 1470 on the SAT and in a range of 16 - 21 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Mount Aloysius College. Mount Aloysius College admits about 70% of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 39% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at mtaloy.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $21,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $4,500 per year. Students enrolled at Mount Aloysius College may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Mount Aloysius College Mounties participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.mtaloy.edu/home/.

Students Enrolled in the Corrections Officer Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Moravian Theological Seminary has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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

Salary & Wages

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $50500

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