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 Earning College Credit
Now you can earn academic credits for successfully completing of designated Online Courses, National Workshops, Self-Instructional (print) courses and the Corrections Certification Program (CCP). Whether you are interested in completing an associates' bachelor's or master's degree, there is a college/university that will fit your needs! Listed below are the institutions that grant credits for selected ACA courses. Click on the college for more information.
Excelsior College
Online Courses
These courses are available through Online Corrections Academy(OCA). The courses are approved for in-service training for accredited ACA facilities. Interactive exercises and links to websites and articles for further reading offer a dynamic, secure learning environment. Students receive their quizzes and final exam grades immediately upon completing them. For more information about these credits go to the OCA College Credits page.
Course Title |
Number of Credits |
Level of Credits |
Ethical Issues in Correctional Settings |
3 |
lower (associates) |
The Female Offender within Correctional Settings
(Medical and Mental Health Issues for Women Offenders)
|
3
2
|
lower (associates)
upper (bachelors) |
Management Issues within Correctional Settings |
3 |
upper (bachelors) |
National Workshops
ACA's staff and consultants have trained thousands of corrections professionals both nationally and internationally. Our workshops foster both personal and professional growth.
Self-Instructional Courses
These courses are available in print through ACA's Store. Written and reviewed by correctional experts,
these courses are easy to read. Questions, case studies, exercises, and questionnaires
are used to help students learn the material. Final exams are graded by ACA staff.
Course Title |
Number of Credits |
Level of Credits |
Correctional Food Service |
3 |
lower (associates) |
Correctional Mid-Management |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Juvenile Caseworker |
3 |
lower (associates) |
Legal Issues for Correctional Staff |
3 |
lower (associates) |
Managing Stress |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Motivating Correctional Staff |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Preventing and Managing Riots and Disturbances |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Religion in Corrections |
1 |
lower (associates) |
Report Writing |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Suicide Prevention in Custody |
1 |
lower (associates) |
Supervising Substance Abuse Offenders |
3 |
lower (associates) |
Supervising Young Offenders |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Working with Special Needs Offenders |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Corrections Certification Program (CCP)
The Corrections Certification Program is designed to advance the overall knowledge level of
practitioners in the corrections field, promote the capabilities of corrections professionals to the
public, and enhance society's image of corrections personnel and, thereby, aid in the recruitment
of new, talented staff members.
To learn how to obtain the Excelsior college credits, please click on the How to Use Excelsior's Credit Recommendations document. From this page you will learn what is needed to get the credits applied to your current college transcript, enroll into the Excelsior College degree program and/or use the Excelsior College Credit bank. For general information on Excelsior College or how to earn credits, visit their website www.excelsior.edu .
Redlands Community College
Online Courses
These courses are available through the Online Corrections Academy (OCA) . The course are written and reviewed by corrections experts, and they are easy to navigate. The courses are approved for in-service training for accredited ACA facilities.
Course Title |
Number of Credits |
Level of Credits |
Ethical Issues in Correctional Settings |
3 |
lower (associates) |
The Female Offender within Correctional Settings
(Medical and Mental Health Issues for Women Offenders)
|
3
2
|
lower (associates)
upper (bachelors) |
Management Issues within Correctional Settings |
3 |
upper (bachelors) |
National Workshops
ACA's staff and consultants have trained thousands of corrections professionals both nationally and internationally. Our workshops foster both personal and professional growth.
Self-Instructional (Print) Courses
These courses are available in print through ACA's Store . Written and reviewed by correctional experts, these courses are easy to read. Final exams are graded by ACA staff.
Course Title |
Number of Credits |
Level of Credits |
Correctional Food Service |
3 |
lower (associates) |
Correctional Mid-Management |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Juvenile Caseworker |
3 |
lower (associates) |
Legal Issues for Correctional Staff |
3 |
lower (associates) |
Managing Stress |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Motivating Correctional Staff |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Preventing and Managing Riots and Disturbances |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Religion in Corrections |
1 |
lower (associates) |
Report Writing |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Suicide Prevention in Custody |
1 |
lower (associates) |
Supervising Substance Abuse Offenders |
3 |
lower (associates) |
Supervising Young Offenders |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Working with Special Needs Offenders |
2 |
lower (associates) |
Corrections Certification Program (CCP)
The Corrections Certification Program is designed to advance the overall knowledge level of practitioners in the corrections field, promote the capabilities of corrections professionals to the public, and enhance society's image of corrections personnel and, thereby, aid in the recruitment of new, talented staff members.
Redlands Community College will grant students college credit for the successful completion of OCA, Leadership Development Program, Self-Instructional (Print) Courses, and the CCP that have been approved through the CJTA. For more information please visit Redlands.
Bellevue University
Corrections Certification Program (Only)
These credits are only applicable at Bellevue. For information on how to earn credits through
Bellevue University, visit their website www.bellevue.edu.
California University of Pennsylvania (CAL U)
Corrections Certification Program (Only)
These credits are only applicable at CAL U to students pursuing a master's degree in Legal Studies.
For information on how to earn credits through Cal U, visit their website http://www.cup.edu/graduate/legal/.
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Penn State’s distance learning campus, the World Campus, provides adult learners worldwide with some of Penn State's most highly regarded graduate, undergraduate, and continuing professional education degrees, certificates.
Whether you want to complete your degree, make yourself more professionally marketable, or sharpen a few skills, we can help you get where you want to go. Flexible courses mean you can earn credits, any time, anywhere, in a delivery style that fits into your schedule.
In addition to over 50 degrees and certificates, of interest to ACA members may be the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. This degree helps provide its graduates with the communications and analytical skills critical to succeed in criminal justice and related careers. Students learn both the theoretical and the practical aspects of crime control and the administration of justice. Whether you are new to the field of criminal justice or are currently employed as a professional in the field, you can differentiate yourself with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Penn State, a recognized leader in higher education. Learn more about Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice, or call the World Campus at 800.252.3592.
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