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Associate of Criminal Justice: Corrections Counseling

Genesee Community College

Batavia, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Criminal justice A.A.S. Concentration on counselling offenders released from jail or prison.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain the principal concepts and methods of Criminal Justice: Corrections Counseling. Apply knowledge involving criminal justice core with a concentration on the basic dynamics. Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Corrections counselor
Offender re-entry and alternatives-to-incarceration counseling

Curriculum

Criminal justice core with a concentration on the basic dynamics
Techniques and skills for understanding criminal behaviour
Plus the social effects of juvenile delinquency and its impact on society. Prepares for counselling roles with people in alternatives-to-incarceration programmes.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official high school transcripts with certified English translation if needed
Proof of financial funding
Passport copy and proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers
F-1 degree-seeking applicants. No minimum GPA is published.

Accepted academic background

Official high school transcripts with certified English translation if needed (foreign college transcripts via WES for transfer credit), Proof of financial funding, Copy of passport, Proof of English proficiency for non-native English speakers.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 48
PTE Academic 42
Duolingo 85
Institutional test ELS Level 109

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

Review the current entry requirements and availability for Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice: Corrections Counseling at Genesee Community College. Complete the institution application form for the desired program and submit relevant academic transcripts and identification documents. Provide accepted language-proficiency evidence if it is part of the admission criteria. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$6,800 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Batavia (main campus)
Faculty or school	Law and Criminal Justice
Department	Department of Criminal Justice: Corrections Counseling
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International students can apply for Foundation scholarships and lacrosse athletic scholarships (https://genesee.edu/admissions/international-students/).

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
10 Mar 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
5 Mar 2027
112 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.