University of Phoenix Launches Correctional Program Support Services Degree
October 01 2015 - 4:47PM
Business Wire
New bachelor’s degree designed to address the
growing needs in corrections
To address challenges faced by our nation’s correctional
facilities and 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 new Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support
Services. The undergraduate program provides correctional and
criminal justice industry professionals with an advanced
understanding of how justice systems and social 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 our
nation’s prisons and jails significantly higher than that of the
non-incarcerated population,1 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. Stephen Sharp, academic dean
for University of Phoenix College of Social Sciences. “Across the
country, well-trained professionals have opportunities 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
provides individuals who work in a myriad of positions in the
correctional and criminal justice systems 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.
“By preparing individuals for a variety of support roles in the
correctional industry, we can help both our students and society by
filling an area of significant need,” said Dr. Constance St.
Germain, executive dean of University of Phoenix College of Social
Sciences. “The Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support
Services was designed in collaboration with University of Phoenix
College of Security and Criminal Justice as well as corrections
industry subject matter experts, all of whom reflected the
real-world needs of professionals in the field.”
The Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services
is an educational degree program that provides a foundation or
knowledge in the field of correctional program support services.
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 each of these programs, 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 The Council of State Governments Justice Center:
http://csgjusticecenter.org/reentry/issue-areas/mental-health/
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