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About the Program
The criminal justice program at Olivet College enables graduates to pursue responsible careers in law enforcement and corrections, emphasizing crime prevention and the reduction of violence in our society. Students examine the causes of violence and crimes, including moral and social processes, while taking into account the role of pathology, socialization, employment and community support. A special focus of the major is the analysis of violent crime in terms of widespread racial and ethnic inequalities, lack of sound policies related to unemployment, and disruption of family and community life due to job migration. It also examines the lack of support systems for individuals and families facing poverty during challenging economic times.
In addition, the criminal justice program at Olivet is one of few programs in the nation to offer a minor in forensic science. The minor is an outgrowth of the criminal justice and chemistry programs and fosters an interdisciplinary approach to solving crime. Students will complete coursework in chemistry, physics, biology, crime scene processing, criminal investigation and criminal law and police procedure.
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Criminal Justice Program Majors:
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Program Concentrations:
Law Enforcement
Corrections
Criminal Justice Program Minor:
Forensic Science
Insurance Claims Investigation
Course Offerings
Degree Programs
Faculty
Correction Officer Training Academy
In order to earn certification in this academy, 160 hours must be completed.
Classes run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Dates of the Academy:
Feb. 1 - Feb. 26, 2010
May 17 - June 11, 2010
Sept. 13 - Oct. 2, 2010
In-Service Training Program
The In-Service Training Program is an online class for current corrections officers. In order to earn certification, participants must complete 20 hours and must have access to PowerPoint. Training can be purchased as follows:
10 hours @ $40
15 hours @ $60
20 hours @ $80
Online Demonstration
For access to the online demonstration, please visit the following site:
http://learn.olivetcollege.edu/webapps/login/
Username: dstudent
Password: 12345
Once you enter the username and password, you’ll be directed to another page where you can click on the “CO In-Service” link. This will bring you to the main screen. Along the side of the screen will be several training modules you can click. Each module will take you to a PowerPoint presentation.
Registration
In order to earn the 20 hours for the online In-Service Training Program, you must first register. To register, print off the form found on the Web site. While visiting the demostration site, you can click on the “Registration Form” link on the side of the page. Please include the name of the person signing up for the training, department name, contact person and phone number. Once you’ve registered, you will be given your own username and password, and can take quizzes to earn the credits for each module you choose. Olivet College will supply a training record to the training sergeant or lieutenant at the Sheriff’s Department.
Training Academy Course Offerings
The following classes are required in order to receive 160 hours for the academy. However, students in the In-Service Training Program may choose the classes they want. They need to equal 20 hours total.
AED Training
Booking and Intake (8 hours)
Correctional Law (16 hours)
CPR Training
Custody and Security (24 hours)
Defensive Tactics - not available for In-Service Training (40 hours)
Diversity (4 hours)
Ethics (2 hours)
Fire Safety (12 hours)
First Aid Training
Interpersonal Communication (16 hours)
Prisoner Behavior (8 hours)
Report Writing (8 hours)
Stress Management (4 hours)
Suicide Awareness (8 hours)
Work Place Harassment (2 hours)
Faculty Members
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