Professional Certificate in Correctional Intervention Strategies
Eastern Kentucky University's Department of Correctional & Juvenile Justice Studies offers a 24 credit hour Professional Certificate in Correctional Interventions. This program is designed to provide core knowledge to professionals seeking to support their higher education credentials with relevant continuing education credits, but who are not able to commit to a bachelor’s degree program. No college credits are necessary to begin the certificate program, and all credits earned can be applied to a bachelor’s degree.
Enhance Your Professional Skills
The topics and concentrations emphasized in the certificate program are directly related to the skill sets and knowledge you will need to function effectively in the corrections profession. You’ll develop a greater understanding of the principles of effective intervention, strategies for reducing offender risk factors, case management practices, counseling techniques, the theoretical and research foundations of the field, and other essential material.
Move up the Career Ladder
If you're working in the corrections profession, specialized knowledge in the field will better prepare you for your career and help you to advance farther, faster. Getting the knowledge and skills you need to advance your career and become a leader as a correctional officer or corrections specialist is more convenient than ever, now that a Professional Certificate in Correctional Interventions is available online.
Learn in Ways that are Fun and Engaging
EKU online faculties integrate video mini-lectures, PowerPoint presentations, discussion boards, and reading assignments in their course design. They use a combination of strategies and techniques to ensure for a high level of interaction and instructor feedback.
