Criminal Justice - Corrections Emphasis Program
Associate of Arts & Certificate of Completion
BMCC’s Criminal Justice, Corrections Emphasis program is designed to prepare students
for various positions in correctional agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
The program includes a combination of theoretical, practical, and supportive courses.
Courses included in this program would allow an individual to qualify for the 15 semester
credits mandated by the State of Michigan for employment as a Corrections Officer
in the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Our instructors have years of experience working in the Department of Corrections in various competencies. This experience provides the opportunity to prepare students for what to expect when they are employed by the Department of Corrections.
Other opportunities available (Some positions may require a bachelor’s degree):
- Department of Corrections Officer
- Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer
- Michigan State Police Trooper
Criminal Justice Corrections Emphasis - Associate of Applied Science
Criminal Justice Corrections Emphasis - Certificate of Completion
Curriculum Map - Criminal Justice
Curriculum Map - General Education
Salary Information
According to the Department of Corrections webpage, the hourly pay for an entry-level Corrections Officer is $22.77 and will earn $68,515 after 42 months of service. The opportunities for promotion continue to increase as motivated individuals are needed to fill the shoes of retiring employees.
Starting salary examples below:
| Corrections Officer | $42,598 |
| Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer | $52,000 |
| Michigan State Police Trooper | $56,000 |
See What Students are Saying about the Criminal Justice Program
“The CJ program at BMCC not only gave me insight on where I wanted to be career wise, it also gave me the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to be successful as a corrections officer.”-- Shaun Voris, Corrections Officer at Chippewa Correctional Facility
“The experience of the instructors who have actually worked in corrections for a number
of years gave me an insight to what was expected on the job. I felt more confident
when I started working in the prison because I had a good idea what to expect.”
-- Shane McDonald, Corrections Officer at Chippewa Correctional Facility