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Correctional Counseling Career Requirements

Correctional Counseling Careers: What Skills Do You Need?
Correctional counselors evaluate inmates through questionnaires or psychological tests, work with various agencies to develop parole and release plans, write case reports on an inmate's likelihood of committing another crime, offer workshops on subjects like coping skills and anger management, and of course provide counseling in a variety of areas including drug and sexual abuse. They work in jails, prisons, and parole or probation agencies.

Based on the type of offenders they work with, and the jurisdiction in which they work, one counselor may take on anywhere from 20 to over 100 active cases at once. You need strong writing skills to handle all of those reports, and good listening and interpersonal skills.

What Education Does Correctional Counseling Require?
You typically need at least a bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field. Depending on the employer, you may need a master's degree, and you might also have to pass an oral, written, and psychological exam. Some correctional counselors have to complete a state or federal government sponsored training program and take a certification test.

You may improve your job prospects with relevant work experience, such as in probation, pretrial services, substance abuse treatment, social work, or another type of counseling.


The following colleges offer programs that can help you become qualified for a Correctional Counseling career:
  University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  Keiser University eCampus Online

Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni. We research trends for growing fields and tailor our curriculum to prepare students for entry and advancement to rewarding careers.

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  American InterContinental University Online

At American InterContinental University, our educational approach is designed around the realities and challenges of today's busy lifestyles, and for over forty years, we have been helping students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue the next level of their professional development.

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  University of Phoenix

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we have more than 190 campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format available in most countries around the world. Regardless of where or how you attend class, you'll receive a real-world education with real value.

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  South University

As an online student at South University, you have access to the many benefits of South University - including excellence in education, personalized attention and more than 100 years of tradition - while enjoying the convenience of earning your bachelor's degree entirely online.

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  Virginia College

Ready to earn a well-respected degree? Need a flexible schedule? Virginia College can help. Become an office superstar with our business program. Or make a difference in your community by earning a paralegal or Criminal Justice degree. Can't get enough of your computer? Try our programs in Information Systems or Cybersecurity. No matter what program you choose, you'll get the top-quality education you deserve with an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree from Virginia College.

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  Kaplan University

Kaplan University's accredited online degree programs allow you to earn the degree you need and advance your career without missing a day of work.

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  Colorado Technical University Online

Every CTU Online degree in the School of Business, Criminal Justice, Marketing or IT includes multiple CTU Academic Certificates you'll earn on the way to graduation, without taking additional courses or adding tuition fees. Now is the time to contact CTU Online about the high quality degree you need to make your resume sparkle

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