Criminal Justice: Corrections
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
the Corrections certificate program is designed to prepare future correctional officers for the duties and tasks related to the field of corrections. Students completing the certificate will gain knowledge and competencies to enter the field of corrections as the state or federal level.
Established in 2013
CIP: 43-0102 Corrections.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Sauk Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Protective Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Sauk Valley Community College
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Other
32 Weeks ( 288.00 Hours / 18.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,294.00 |
| Books | $468.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Tests | $300.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $800.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,862.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- VA Assistance
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Mathc see above Chemistry - 2 semesters of high school
- Other - CPR Certificate
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Criminal Justice: Corrections
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
the Corrections certificate program is designed to prepare future correctional officers for the duties and tasks related to the field of corrections. Students completing the certificate will gain knowledge and competencies to enter the field of corrections as the state or federal level.
Established in 2013
CIP: 43-0102 Corrections.
Provider Information
Sauk Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Protective Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Sauk Valley Community College
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Other
32 Weeks ( 288.00 Hours / 18.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,294.00 |
| Books | $468.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Tests | $300.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $800.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,862.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- VA Assistance
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Mathc see above Chemistry - 2 semesters of high school
- Other - CPR Certificate
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)