Correctional Studies ,Certificate
Corrections, Criminology, Delinquency, Justice, Juvenile Justice, Police, crime
Join one of the nation's top criminology and criminal justice schools to support correctional reform. With a desire to better the lives of all corrections stakeholders, improve health and safety conditions, and instigate the likelihood of positive outcomes, you'll gain the foundational knowledge to help bring these ideas into action.
The certificate program in correctional studies educates students about a variety of components that make up the corrections system.
It is designed to provide students with understanding and knowledge of the histories, philosophies and contemporary practices of both institutional and community corrections. The program emphasizes evidence-based best practices concerning the rehabilitation of correctional clients to reduce recidivism.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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CRJ 240: Introduction to Corrections
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CRJ 443: Community Corrections
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CRJ 444: Institutional Corrections
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Elective courses (6 credits) | ||
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6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Special Topics courses (CRJ 394 and CRJ 494) will be designated and approved by departments and schools. Students will need to work with an advisor in order to select appropriate special topics courses that are approved for credit in the correctional studies certificate program.
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At least 15 credit hours must be taken in residence at ASU.
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Lower-division courses such as CRJ 240 (Introduction to Corrections) may be used to satisfy the requirements of any major or a minor at ASU, as well as requirements for the certificate program in correctional studies. No upper-division courses in criminology and criminal justice, however, may be used to satisfy the requirements of the certificate program in correctional studies and either the major or minor in criminology and criminal justice. For example, students majoring or minoring in criminology and criminal justice may not use CRJ 394, CRJ 406, CRJ 411, CRJ 434, CRJ 435, CRJ 443, CRJ 445, CRJ 484, or CRJ 494 to satisfy the requirements of the certificate in correctional studies and either the major or minor in criminology and criminal justice.
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CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice is a requirement for the bachelor's degree program and the minor in criminology and criminal justice, and its completion satisfies the requirements of the major or minor as well as the requirement for the certificate program in correctional studies.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded prior to the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Analyze the historical and contemporary trends and operations of community and institutional corrections.
- Apply knowledge of effective strategies for engaging and implementing rehabilitative programming to a variety of correctional populations.
Graduates of the correctional studies certificate program find a strong job market in the public and private sectors. Employment opportunities exist in supervisory and management positions in criminal justice agencies, including the National Institute of Corrections, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and local and state-level corrections departments.
Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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UCENT 600
SCCJAdvising@asu.edu
602-496-1658
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
