Advance Your Career in Correctional Services

Transition seamlessly from an associate to a bachelor’s degree in corrections, expanding your knowledge of rehabilitation, inmate management, and justice leadership.

Broaden Your Path in Corrections

This program is designed for students who want to build on their associate-level foundation and advance into supervisory or specialized correctional roles. Coursework emphasizes correctional leadership, rehabilitation strategies, and legal frameworks. Graduates may qualify for roles such as correctional supervisor, probation officer, or rehabilitation program coordinator. The program also opens doors to graduate-level studies in criminal justice.

Detailed Information About The Course

This course provides a sociological perspective on crime and criminal justice by treating social structure and social inequality as central themes in the study of crime and major factors in society's treatment of criminals.


Sociology is a comprehensive course that offers you a global perspective to help you better understand your own lives, provides strong focus on social diversity that allows you to see the impact of race, class, and gender, and focuses


This course examines corrections from an academic view and from those who are at the center of the system. It includes correctional history and theory, yet concentrates on what professionals do, why they do it, and the challenges they face every day.


This course contextualizes current events within the criminal justice literature. Highlighting a variety of high-interest issues, it explains you how recent happenings relate to criminal justice studies.


This course explains the procedural aspects of the criminal justice system systematically, making the concepts easy to apply to any state’s specific procedural laws and procedures systematically.


This course presents crime detection as a dynamic field relying heavily on the past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical and technological innovations.


This course builds the procedural knowledge and real-world skills needed for today’s paralegal. It places an emphasis on profession and skills. Places an emphasis on basic foundations including: developing critical thinking and procedural skills; learning about technology applications in law office; and understanding how to handle ethical situations in workplace.


This course makes the comparative approach far more understandable and accessible, helping you recognize the growing importance of an international perspective. It organizes key concepts in a sequence that you will already find familiar; progressing from issues of law to the agencies of police, courts, and corrections.

This course offers an overview of the foundations of offender counseling and rehabilitation. Psychodynamic, behavioral and group approaches are discussed as well as the diagnosis, assessment and classification as being the core strategies for identifying and responding to important security, mental health and treatment needs of the offender.


This course will provide an opportunity for you to examine and confront one of the most vexing criminal justice issues – how should we punish those who break our laws. This course will explore theories of criminal punishment in the context of examining the historical evolution of sentencing policies and procedures.


This course discusses the research methods used in corrections. It introduces Criminal Justice Research Methods along different aspects of each method. It includes topics such as Sampling and Survey Research, Secondary Analysis, and Ethics in Criminal Justice Research.


This course considers special topics in corrections that are not ordinarily evaluated in depth in other courses, such as the Issues and Trends in Policing, Dynamics of the Criminal Court, and Criminal Trial.


This course presents an examination of the theory and practice of probation and parole, including pre-sentence investigation, supervision of probationers, parole administration and services, treatment theory, parole officers, juvenile services, and new concepts (such as community-based corrections) that have impacted traditional probation and parole theory.


This course focuses on societal responses to the offender. It Traces the evolution of practices based on philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. It also reviews contemporary correctional activities and their relationships to other aspects of the criminal justice system.

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Graduates past year

78%

Received Financial Assistance

90+

Job Opportunities

42

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Why Choose Us

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Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Our courses are designed with direct input from industry experts, ensuring that the skills you gain are current, practical, and aligned with real-world demands. You’ll graduate with knowledge that employers are actively seeking, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

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Flexible Learning Experience

We understand that every student has unique needs and commitments. That’s why our programs offer flexible schedules, online access, and personalized learning paths, allowing you to balance education with your career and personal life.

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Expert Faculty & Support

Our dedicated faculty members bring both academic excellence and professional experience to the classroom. Combined with comprehensive student support services, you will have the guidance, mentorship, and resources you need to succeed at every stage of your learning journey.

We’ve Got Your Back, Every Step of the Way

At CUO, you’re never alone on your academic journey. From day one, you’ll have access to dedicated academic advisors, career counselors, writing and research support, peer tutoring, and mental health resources. Our online learning environments are designed to be interactive and collaborative, ensuring a smooth educational experience. Plus, you’ll benefit from networking events, industry guest lectures, and career workshops that prepare you for life beyond graduation.

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Make Quality Education Affordable

We believe that financial constraints shouldn’t hinder your future. CUO offers a range of merit-based, need-based, and international student scholarships for accounting majors. You may qualify for up to 80% tuition coverage based on your academic achievements or financial need. Additional scholarships are available for working adults, women in business, and underrepresented communities. Apply early to secure your financial aid and make your accounting degree more accessible than ever.

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What You Need to Enroll In This Program

Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Fee

$18,480

Credit Hours

Depends on subjects

Duration of Program

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

What Our Students Say

From classroom learning to career breakthroughs, our students have seen it all. Their success stories highlight the impact of our teaching, support, and industry preparation.

“This course gave me a strong foundation and the flexibility to learn at my own pace. The faculty support was amazing!”
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Sarah Malik B.A. in Economics
“The course structure was practical and helped me apply knowledge directly in my job. Truly career-transforming!”
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Ahmed Khan Master’s in Finance
“Loved the flexibility and the focus on real-world examples. It made learning engaging and meaningful.”
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Ayesha Rauf Financial Analyst Trainee
“The instructors went above and beyond to ensure we understood concepts. I feel fully prepared for the next step in my career.”
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Daniel Joseph Associate in Marketing
“The resources and mentorship I received made this journey smooth. A brilliant learning experience!”
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Fatima Noor Ph.D. Candidate in Management
“The balance of theory and practical application was perfect. This course truly added value to my professional skillset.”
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