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Pathways: Corrections Technician

This short-term intensive training is designed for students pursuing entry-level work as a clerk or corrections officer in the criminal justice system. The target wage for this occupation in the Portland Metropolitan area is: $10-$12/hour (Source: Oregon's Labor Market Information System, www.qualityinfo.org).

Students study a variety of topics associated with the criminal justice system. In addition to the coursework students are required to complete a supervised internship. This allows the student to apply classroom learning to a real life work situation. At the conclusion of the training students receive an award and are qualified for entry-level work in local correctional facilities and security organizations.

Winter term training begins January 8th, 2007. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday evenings, 6 to 9 pm with the Career Planning course available on Tuesday afternoons at the CAPITAL Career Center or Friday mornings at SE Center. The second term schedule of classes and internship is decided by the student through the regular PCC system.

Classes start:

Winter Term - January 5, 2009.

Conveniently located:

PCC's Cascade campus

Click here to view a typical schedule:

Winter 2008 Training Schedule To learn more download a printable flyer.

Features

• Students participate in three hours a week of Career Planning and an internship.
• Courses taught by professionals in the field of criminal justice.
• An Employment Specialist with Career Pathways supports students as they pursue employment in the
  criminal justice field.
• Classes that make up this training are on the State of Oregon Eligible Training Provider List.
• The courses for this training may be applicable to the Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice (speak with advisor).

Estimated Cost of Training: $3630.85

• Students must have a clean criminal history with no charge of felony or domestic violence.
• Students must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete a COMPASS exam at a PCC testing office with placement into: Writing 90, Reading 90, and Math 20.
• Completion of the "Criminal Justice Career Considerations" worksheet - Please request a worksheet from the contact.

Course of Study

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
CJA 100	Introduction to Criminal Justice Professions	3
CJA 101	Diversity in Criminal Justice Professions	3
CJA 113	Introduction to Criminal Justice System - Corrections	3
CJA 222	Intro to Juvenile Process	3
WFTT 23	Career Planning	non-credit
Total Credits (Term 1 - Winter 2009)		12
CAS 133	Basic Computer Skills/MS Office	4
WR 121	English Composition	4
CJA 263	Intro to Corrections Casework	3
CJA 280A	Cooperative Education: Internship	3
Total Credits (Term 2 - Spring 2009)		14