The fields of corrections and juvenile justice continue to experience large growth, and that means a demand for qualified practitioners.  This growth, coupled with a continued focus on greater levels of professionalism, has resulted in an emphasis on hiring and promoting educationally credentialed staff. 

Professional Certificates, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science degrees in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies from EKU
The Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies Online Degree and Certificate Programs at Eastern Kentucky University are some of the only programs in the nation devoted exclusively to preparing students for careers in adult corrections or juvenile justice.

The topics and concentrations leading to the degrees and certificates are directly related to the skill sets and knowledge needed to function effectively in the corrections and juvenile justice professions. The top priority of the Department of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to become leaders in the quickly expanding fields of corrections and juvenile justice. If you're working in the corrections or juvenile justice profession, a degree specialization in those fields will better prepare you for your career and help you to advance farther, faster. Students will develop a greater understanding of the principles of effective intervention, strategies for reducing offender risk factors, case management practices, counseling techniques and other essential concepts.
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