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Associate of Corrections

Peralta Community College District - Merritt College

Oakland, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

Peralta Community College District - Merritt College campus

About the program

On-campus criminal justice degree with a corrections major.

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 central concepts in Corrections
Apply relevant analytical or practical techniques
Communicate evidence-based findings and reflect on professional or academic ethics.

Career outcomes

Correctional officer
Correctional case manager
Correctional treatment specialist
Parole officer
Probation officer
Police officer
Criminal investigator
Fraud investigator
Intelligence analyst
Special agent

Curriculum

Core areas include probation
Parole
Case management
Crisis intervention
Legal issues
Management
Counselling and offender reentry
Covering institutional and community corrections. Professional internships are included. The Ohio Police Officer Training Academy
Delivered with Terra State Community College
Is included in tuition and takes one semester.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent
College transcripts for transfers.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent, College transcripts for transfers.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Corrections. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,570 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Merritt College
Faculty or school	Public Safety
Department	Administration of Justice
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.