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- School Code: 229300
- Phone: (269) 927-8100
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
57.23%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,060Average 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 Michigan colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.
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Lake Superior State University (LMC)
2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI
Lake Superior State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Sault Ste Marie, MI and publically funded. Enrollment at Lake Superior State University is nearly two thousand per year.
Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Security And Protective Services
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1391 - 1664 on the SAT and within the range of 20 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to Lake Superior State University. Roughly 90 percent of all applicant were admitted at Lake Superior State University, with 34 percent of those accepted choosing to attend.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $10,000 and nonresidents pay $15,000 for the year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Ice Hockey (NCAA Division II)
- Softball (NCAA Division II)
- Tennis (NCAA Division II)
Students can visit the Lake Superior State University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Corrections Officer Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LMC has offered the following programs for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
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
Upon completion of the Corrections Officer program at Lake Superior State University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Lake Superior State University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Lake Superior State University may offer services to students like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lake Superior State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Tennis
- Volleyball