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UDC Operating Remotely on Friday, Jan. 30

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Friday, Jan. 30. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Campuses will reopen on Monday, Feb. 2.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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Corrections Administration - AAS

Program Overview

Associate of Applied Science in Corrections Administration

The Criminal Justice program offers an interdisciplinary course of study leading to associate and baccalaureate degrees in criminal justice. The associate in applied science program requires students to concentrate studies in corrections or in law enforcement. The curriculum includes policy and legal issues, qualitative and quantitative research, interpersonal relations, and administrative procedures. It integrates writing, computer, and verbal communications skills throughout the program. Computer-based research and analysis play a pivotal role in the criminal justice field. Therefore, students are required in some cases, and encouraged in others, to also take advantage of computer-based courses in the Geography program.

The Criminal Justice program also encourages self-directed intellectual inquiry, problem solving, ethics, and a commitment to human rights as important professional values by offering opportunities for experimental learning both in the classroom and in a variety of criminal justice agencies. Criminal Justice is ranked in the top 100 career fields in both the public and private sectors. While undergraduate degrees offer entry-level opportunities, upward mobility requires advanced degrees.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze the United States legal system, describing the sources of laws, the branches of government, and the federal and state court systems.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of special prison populations (i.e., elderly, inmates with HIV, and the chronically mentally ill, etc.).
  • Illustrate effective report writing, correctional interviewing, and correctional counseling skills.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with community corrections (i.e., probation and diversion programs).
  • Demonstrate familiarity with intermediate sanctions (i.e., fines, restitution, house arrest, electronic monitoring).
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the history, culture, organization of criminal gangs, and their social and criminal impact on society.
  • Exhibit a working knowledge of the organization, functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies, as well as processing and detention of juveniles.
  • Articulate the purposes and importance of ethically applying laws, policies, procedures, and operational techniques to the investigation, detection, rehabilitation, or punishment of criminal offenders.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Admission Requirements and How to Apply

To qualify for admission to the community college at UDC, you must first take the Accuplacer test. This is a requirement for all entering students. Want to learn about the requirements needed to qualify for admission into the community college at UDC? Select the applicant type (first-time, returning, etc.) that most applies to you and review the requirements.

Start your application today!

Admission Requirements Learn How to Apply

Contact Us

Dr. William Hacker

University of the District of Columbia Community College
Lamond-Riggs Campus
5171 South Dakota Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20017
william.hacker@udc.edu

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