University of Phoenix Central Valley Campus Launches Correctional Program Support Services Degree
December 15 2015 - 3:31PM
Business Wire
New bachelor’s degree designed to address the
growing needs in corrections in California
California has one of the largest state-run prison systems in
the United States, consisting of 33 adult correctional
institutions, 13 adult community correctional facilities and eight
juvenile facilities.1 The state also employs more than 30,000
correctional officers who work inside California’s juvenile
facilities and prisons.2 To address the needs faced by correctional
facilities, and to better serve the professionals who seek
sustainable solutions to the effective reintegration of offenders
into society, University of Phoenix® College of Social Sciences
today announced the Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program
Support Services at its Central Valley Campus in Fresno, Calif., as
the Central Valley is home to several correctional facilities.
The undergraduate program provides correctional and criminal
justice industry professionals an advanced understanding of where
criminal justice and community services intersect, allowing them to
expand their skillsets to help address mental health,
rehabilitation and recidivism issues that affect U.S.
communities.
Driven by a rising national concern over public safety, and with
the rate of mental illness among people incarcerated in U.S.
prisons and jails significantly higher than that of the
non-incarcerated population,3 there is a heightened need for
professionals who understand the systematic realities for
offenders, both during incarceration and after their release.
“There are critical roles in today’s society for correctional
program support services,” said Dr. Constance St. Germain,
executive dean for University of Phoenix College of Social
Sciences. “As home to one of the largest state-run prison systems
in the nation, there’s a great opportunity and need to ensure
well-trained professionals in California are equipped with the
skills needed to help break the cycle for offenders who struggle
with reintegrating into their communities and relapse into criminal
behavior.”
The Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services
was designed in collaboration with University of Phoenix College of
Security and Criminal Justice and corrections industry subject
matter experts, all of whom reflected the real-world needs of
professionals in the field. The degree provides individuals who
work in a myriad positions in the correctional and criminal justice
systems the education necessary to fulfill functions in a broad
range of institutional and community correctional domains by using
a multidisciplinary approach of psychology, human services,
behavioral and criminal justice theories.
Students will be trained to serve in positions such as case
managers, program directors and program managers, which are
designed to assist with the societal reintegration of offenders.
The program will equip students with foundational skills to address
correctional field trends such as prison overcrowding, gangs, and
mental health and substance abuse issues that impact correctional
facilities and court-mandated programs.
“The corrections industry is vital to the health and well-being
of our society. Research shows that two-thirds of prisoners
released are back in prison within three years.4 We want to further
educate professionals on how to reduce that number,” said Dr. St.
Germain. “University of Phoenix’s Central Valley Campus is located
in an area with several correctional facilities, and we have
instructors with years of experience as correctional counselors and
other roles in the security industry profession, who bring their
knowledge and expertise to the classroom.”
The Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services
is an educational degree program that provides a foundation of
knowledge in the field of correctional program support services and
is also available online. This program does not prepare students
for any type of professional certification or licensure as a
correctional officer, social worker or counselor.
For more information about this program, including on-time
completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who
completed the program and other important information, please visit
phoenix.edu/programs/gainful-employment.
About University of Phoenix® College of Social
Sciences
University of Phoenix College of Social Sciences offers programs
in human services, psychology and counseling. The college’s
curriculum seeks to empower individuals who wish to enhance their
skills for career entry or advancement in the helping professions.
Curriculum is regularly updated to meet accreditation and/or
national and state professional standards. University of Phoenix
College of Social Sciences faculty members are experienced
professionals, holding advanced degrees. Many sit on state
licensure and accreditation boards as well as professional
committees. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu/socialsciences.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working
adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly
changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses,
and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue
career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives.
As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:
APOL), University of Phoenix serves a diverse student
population, offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral
degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S.
as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu.
1 California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation:
CDCR Facility Locator Map: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/map/2 California
Correctional Peace Officers Association: About Us:
https://www.ccpoa.org/about-us/3 The Council of State Governments
Justice Center:
http://csgjusticecenter.org/reentry/issue-areas/mental-health/4
Bureau of Justice Statistics:
http://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=pbdetail&iid=4986
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