Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Corrections Science

Associate of Applied Science
Wytheville Community College

This program produces correctional staff who possess a working knowledge of the corrections field and an understanding of the skills used to manage, treat, and counsel inmates.


Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Corrections Science
67
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Corrections Science
67
Course Graduation Requirements
67
Residency
67
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 50 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA
67
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
ADJ 100 Requirement
1
SDV 100 Orientation
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111 College Comp I
3
ENG 111 College Comp I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 212 Requirement
3
ADJ 212 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 100 Prin of Public Speak
3
CST 100 Prin of Pub Speaking
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SOC 200 Requirement
3
SOC 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 228 Requirement
3
ADJ 228
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 130 Requirement
3
MTH 130 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ADJ 138 Requirement
1
ADJ 138
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities Transfer VA (3 cr)
3
Humanities Transfer VA (3 cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ADJ 201 Requirement
3
ADJ 201 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 241 Requirement
3
ADJ 241
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 211 Requirement
3
ADJ 211
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 145 Requirement
3
ADJ 145
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 245 Requirement
3
ADJ 245
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 127 Requirement
3
ADJ 127
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 290 Requirement
4
ADJ 290
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 200 Req
3
PSY Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 100 Requirement
3
ADJ 100
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 227 Requirement
3
ADJ 227
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 233 Requirement
3
ADJ 233 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 146 Requirement
3
ADJ 146 - Adult Correctional
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 215 Requirement
3
ADJ 215 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ADJ 231 Requirement
3
ADJ 231 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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External Link
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate Corrections Science I
Link
Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate Corrections Science II
Link
Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Wytheville Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Yes
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Wytheville Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Apply to the college and send all transcripts, high school and other college
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Rappahannock Community CollegeAAS Degree in Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Criminal Justice SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice - Corrections ScienceAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice - Police ScienceAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Correctional ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization in Administration of Justice Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeAdministration of Justice, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
33-3012.00Correctional Officers and JailersGuard 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.Protective Service Occupations
25-1111.00Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
33-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.Protective Service Occupations
33-1012.00First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.Protective Service Occupations