Guide to Corrections Schools

It’s a tough job, and not suited to everyone. Corrections officers are the folks in charge of supervising persons who have been arrested and are awaiting trial. They also are the guideposts and gatekeepers for convicted criminals serving time in state and federal penitentiaries.

While a post-secondary education is not required to work in the corrections field, it will give you an edge when it comes to receiving promotions.

The American Jail Association and American Correctional Association have established standards for all those entering this field, including minimum requirements for vision, hearing and physical abilities.

To work as a parole or probation officer, an undergraduate degree in criminal justice is required.

To find out which degree is right for you, use the search tool at the top of the page. You can enter your zip code for local programs.