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Diploma of Corrections

Riverside City College

Riverside, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

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: no
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

High school diploma or equivalent
or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof; exemptions listed); passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20; no GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of funds for the I-20; certified English translation of diploma if not in English; transcripts of prior US college work if any

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 45
TOEFL PBT 450
PTE Academic 30
Duolingo 75
IELTS Academic 4.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$9,766 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Riverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department	Administration of Justice
Teaching language	English
Credit value	19
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	International student scholarship of 2,000 USD in the 2026 international flyer

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.