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 West Virginia colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.

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Glenville State College

1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV

Glenville State College is a public institution located in Glenville, West Virginia and provides a large number of program options for students. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Glenville State College.

Areas of study offered at Glenville State College include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common exam scores among students accepted to Glenville State College are within the range of 16 - 21 on the ACT, or 700 - 880 on the SAT. This school accepts around 80 percent of applicants annually. Of those accepted, around 35 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at glenville.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $5,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $14,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $5,000. Glenville State College may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Glenville State College Pioneers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Sports available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to view more about Glenville State College may take a look at their website at http://www.glenville.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Corrections Officer Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Glenville State College offers an associate's degree program in corrections officer.

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).