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 Kentucky colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.

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Eastern Kentucky University (Eastern)

6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY

Eastern Kentucky University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Richmond, Kentucky and publically funded. Enrollment at EKU is nearly 17,000 yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs EKU offers:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1280 to 1620 on the SAT and within the range of 18 to 23 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. This school admits about 60% of applicants. Of those students accepted, nearly 45% of students enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at EKU varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $7,700 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,100 per year. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for EKU is the "Colonels", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who would like to see more about EKU may check out their website at http://www.eku.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Corrections Officer Program

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

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Bachelor'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

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