About
The Corrections Officer Certificate program at Bay College prepares graduates for jobs in a prison system as a corrections officer. This one-year certificate of completion incorporates the 15 semester hours of corrections, criminal justice, sociology and human relations credits required by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Students have the opportunity to plan for transfer to a four-year college or university, and credits may be used toward an Associate’s degree as well.
Organization
Bay de Noc Community College
Bay College is a community college in Escanaba, Michigan. Its occupational education includes Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Nursing, AAS (RN), and Practical Nursing Certificate programs, along with other career-focused options. The college offers fast-track career certificates, trades training, industry certifications, associate degrees, transfer programs, and online courses. Academic offerings include fields such as health care, public safety, business, information technology, water technology, and construction. Bay College also maintains an Iron Mountain campus and provides a student dashboard for checking grades, viewing assignments, connecting with advisors, and tracking campus life.