(Offered at the Reese and Levelland Campuses)

The Law Enforcement Technology, Corrections Specialization, program is specifically designed to prepare the student to begin a career with local, county, state and federal agencies in a career in corrections. This educational program develops skills needed to begin and progress through a career in corrections. Students seeking a career that requires a baccalaureate degree should refer to the Criminal Justice program. A student who completes this curriculum will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. To qualify for the A.A.S. degree, the student must complete a Capstone Experience in the final semester of the program.

The program also awards an Enhanced Skills Certificate upon completion of an additional nine hours of technical coursework.

Texas commissioned corrections officers may receive credit for the Basic Jailor Course or certification through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Academy series (CJCR 1400, Basic Jail) once they have completed all other degree requirements within the corrections officer specialization.

The program advisor is Kenny Burns, coordinator and assistant professor of law enforcement technology.  Additional advisors are Randy Robertson, assistant professor of law enforcement technology; and Lance Scott, instructor in law enforcement technology.