Corrections
In criminal justice, particularly in North America, correction, corrections, and correctional, are umbrella terms describing a variety of functions typically carried out by government agencies, and involving the punishment, treatment, and supervision of persons who have been convicted of crimes. These functions commonly include imprisonment, parole and probation. A typical correctional institution is a prison. A correctional system, also known as a penal system, thus refers to a network of agencies that administer a jurisdiction's prisons and community-based programs like parole and probation boards;. This system is part of the larger criminal justice system, which additionally includes police, prosecution and courts. Jurisdictions throughout Canada and the US have ministries or departments, respectively, of corrections, correctional services, or similarly-named agencies.
"Corrections" is also the name of a field of academic study concerned with the theories, policies, and programs pertaining to the practice of corrections. Its object of study includes personnel training and management as well as the experiences of those on the other side of the fence — the unwilling subjects of the correctional process. Stohr and colleagues (2008) write that "Earlier scholars were more honest, calling what we now call corrections by the name penology, which means the study of punishment for crime."
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Matching Corrections Colleges
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $23,942 average out-state tuition; $6,605 average in-state tuition |
Baker College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $12,180 average out-state tuition; $12,180 average in-state tuition |
Southeast Missouri State University
Four or more years; Public; $14,031 average out-state tuition; $7,461 average in-state tuition |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Four or more years; Public; $34,124 average out-state tuition; $19,092 average in-state tuition |
Holmes Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $5,400 average out-state tuition; $2,700 average in-state tuition |
Langston University
Four or more years; Public; $11,722 average out-state tuition; $4,342 average in-state tuition |
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; $15,225 average out-state tuition; $15,225 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Corrections Majors
Corrections Leadership Scholarship ProgramPeru State College |
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award $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Corrections Leadership Scholarship Program is open to students enrolled full - time in the criminal justice program at Peru State College. Recipients of this award must work part - time at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution while earning credits towards their degree. View Scholarship Details |
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Missouri Blue Scholarship for Law EnforcementMissouri Department of Public Safety |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Missouri Blue Scholarship for Law Enforcement is available to students who will enroll in a basic training academy within Missouri. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Missouri. View Scholarship Details |
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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational ScholarshipMat-Su Health Foundation |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship is available to students who have been a resident within the Mat-Su Borough of Alaska for a minimum of one year. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing studies in health and human services at a vocational/technical school and be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident. View Scholarship Details |
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Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship (COT) - University of Montana, Montana TechUniversity of Montana at Montana Tech |
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award $3,290 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship (COT) is open to students at the University of Montana, Montana Tech. You must be a resident of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming; be majoring in a field in the College of Technology; and... View Scholarship Details |
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Criminal Justice Department Scholarship - Waynesburg CollegeWaynesburg University |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Criminal Justice Department Scholarship is available to students majoring in criminal justice at Waynesburg College. View Scholarship Details |
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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Texarkana CollegeTexarkana College |
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award Up to $1,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Texarkana College who are majoring in criminal justice or are dependents of first responders. View Scholarship Details |
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David B. Houston Criminal Justice ScholarshipSam Houston State University |
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award $1,500 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe David B. Houston Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University who are majoring in criminal justice. View Scholarship Details |
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Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStoppers ScholarshipCounty College of Morris |
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award $1,250 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStoppers Scholarship is available to full - time, criminal justice majors at the County College of Morris. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and receive a recommendation from the Dept. Chair or Dean to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Greater Milwaukee Foundation - New Berlin VFD ScholarshipWaukesha County Technical College |
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award $1,092 |
deadline October 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Greater Milwaukee Foundation - New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship is available to students at Waukesha County Technical College. You must be seeking a degree or certification in one of the following fields: fire science, police science, law enforcement, EMT, or a related field. Preference is given to residents of New Berlin,... View Scholarship Details |
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William Burns Memorial ScholarshipSouthwestern Illinois College |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe William Burns Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time students at Southwestern Illinois College. You must be enrolled in the second year of the administration of justice program and have at least a 3.0 GPA. You must also reside in the Southern Illinois Police Chiefs' Association region and demonstrate financial need to be eligible... View Scholarship Details |
Corrections Related Majors
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
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- Forensic Science and Technology
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Protective Services
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
- Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
- Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
- Fire Protection
- Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Juvenile Corrections
- Homeland Security
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
- Fire Services Administration
- Law Enforcement Record-Keeping and Evidence Management