About
The Michigan Department of Corrections gives hiring preference to candidates who have completed a degree program or occupational certificate in Corrections. However, any combination of five courses (15 credits) from the following list will meet the minimum educational requirements established by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
The courses listed are those currently offered by WSCC, which fall into at least one of the categories specified in the MDOC requirements. Students must attain at least a “C” (2.0) grade for a course to count toward the 15 credit requirement. Students are responsible for satisfying all prerequisite requirements.
Organization
West Shore Community College
West Shore Community College’s Scottville campus is a community college in Scottville, Michigan, supporting education connected to personal and professional goals. Its occupational fields include Business Administration Degree, Criminal Justice, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office, RN, RN-BSN, and Software Development. The college also identifies pathways related to electrical systems, HVAC, mechanical drafting and CAD, machine operation and mechanics, mechanical engineering, welding, networking, cybersecurity, health care, emergency medical services, and surgical technology. Established in 1967, West Shore Community College states that its mission is to help make the community a better place in which to learn, live, work, and prosper. Its academic pathways span business, computer technology, manufacturing, health and public safety, science and mathematics, communications, social science and education, and humanities and the visual and performing arts.