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Master's in Criminal Justice Online Corrections Specialization

Corrections - Master's at WUV

Credit Hours60

Total Courses10

Term LengthSelf-Paced

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Program Overview Why earn your Master's in Corrections at WUV?

WUV's Master's in Criminal Justice with a Corrections specialization equips graduate students with the advanced knowledge and leadership skills needed to address complex challenges within correctional institutions and community supervision systems. Through evidence-based coursework and applied research, you will be prepared to design rehabilitation programs, implement ethical policy, and lead correctional agencies at the highest levels.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Correctional program management and evaluation
  • Community supervision and reintegration strategies
  • Ethical decision-making in correctional settings
  • Evidence-based rehabilitation design
  • Risk and needs assessment frameworks
  • Data-driven corrections policy analysis
Corrections students at WUV

Courses & Curriculum Corrections courses that prepare you for your career

This 60-credit curriculum is designed for working professionals with a Bachelor's degree. You will complete 5 core criminal justice courses and 5 Corrections specialist courses.

CJ-075Criminal Justice and Society
CJ-244Crime Management
CJ-271Investigation Management
CJ-353Psychology of Different People
CJ-449Current Issues in Criminal Justice
COR-350Current Issues in Criminal Justice
COR-361Advanced Community Corrections
COR-517Ethics in Crime and Corrections
COR-678Advanced Research Methods in Corrections
COR-708Advanced Concepts in Corrections

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Admission Requirements How to apply to WUV's Corrections program

A Bachelor's degree in any discipline is required for admission to this Master's program. Follow the steps below to begin your application.

Fill out WUV's online application form. The application is free and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. You will create an account, select your program, and provide basic personal and academic information.

Upload official transcripts confirming completion of a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. WUV accepts degrees in any field. Your admissions counselor will review your documents and confirm receipt within 3 business days.

Once accepted, review your enrollment agreement, confirm your specialization, and select your start date. WUV offers multiple start dates throughout the year so you can begin when the time is right for you.

Career Outlook What can you do with a Master's in Corrections?

Graduates of the Corrections specialization are prepared for leadership roles across correctional facilities, community supervision agencies, and criminal justice policy organizations.

Correctional Facility Administrator

Oversees operations, staff, and programs within jails or prisons.

Median Salary: $72,000/yr

Probation and Parole Officer

Supervises offenders released into the community and ensures compliance.

Median Salary: $60,250/yr

Corrections Program Manager

Designs and manages rehabilitation and re-entry programs for incarcerated individuals.

Median Salary: $68,000/yr

Community Corrections Supervisor

Leads teams of probation or parole officers and coordinates community supervision efforts.

Median Salary: $65,500/yr

Criminal Justice Policy Analyst

Researches and evaluates correctional policies for government agencies or nonprofits.

Median Salary: $71,000/yr

Rehabilitation Specialist

Works with offenders to address behavioral issues and support successful reintegration.

Median Salary: $58,000/yr