Correctional Officer Training | Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Correctional Officer Training | Horry-Georgetown Technical College
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Correctional Officer Training - Certificate
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The Correctional Officer Training Certificate was developed in collaboration with
local correctional facilities to ensure the curriculum reflects the knowledge, skills,
and professional standards required in today’s correctional environments. Designed
to prepare students for entry-level employment within the field, the program provides
practical, career-focused training aligned with the expectations of regional detention
centers and correctional institutions.
Through a combination of classroom instruction and applied learning, students gain
foundational knowledge in correctional procedures, inmate supervision and management,
legal and ethical standards, communication skills, officer safety, and crisis intervention.
Emphasis is placed on professionalism, accountability, and the critical thinking skills
necessary to maintain safety and security within correctional settings.
Because the certificate was developed with direct input from local agencies, graduates
are equipped with relevant, workforce-ready competencies that enable them to seek
employment within correctional facilities upon successful completion of the program.
In addition, the Correctional Officer Training Certificate offers a seamless academic
pathway for students who wish to further their education. Courses completed within
the certificate program may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science in
Criminal Justice degree, allowing graduates to continue building their credentials
and expand their career opportunities within the broader criminal justice field.
This certificate provides both immediate workforce preparation and a strong foundation
for continued academic and professional advancement.
Admissions Information
Specific Admission Requirements for Program
A successful criminal background check (CBC)* is required for enrollment in any CRJ
class.
Criminal Justice Program will deny eligibility for enrolling in a CRJ-prefixed course
if an applicant/student has an arrest and/or conviction for any offense involving
violence, moral turpitude, drug violations, misdemeanors with a sentence of 1 year
or more, a felony, or a pattern of offenses that exhibits an absence of trust, honesty,
compliance with the law, and/or appropriate standard of behavior that would prevent
placement with a criminal justice internship site.
* Students enrolled in programs requiring either a Criminal Background Check and/or
Urine Drug Screen Test will receive an email at the HGTC email address, detailing
the process and timeline for completion of the requirements.
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Employers of HGTC Alumni Include:
Andrews Police Department
Aynor Police Department
Conway Police Department
Georgetown Sheriff's Office
Horry County Police Department
Horry County Sheriff's Office
Myrtle Beach Police Department
Mullins Police Department
North Myrtle Beach Police Department
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Required Courses
and Sample Schedules
Correctional Officer Training Requirements
Certificate Requirements: Correctional Officer Training
Component
Course Title
Semester
Credit Hours
CRJ 222
Ethics
CRJ 271
Correctional Science I
CRJ 272
Correctional Science II
CRJ 273
Correctional Science III
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
12
Sample Schedule: Correctional Officer Training
Sample Schedule: Correctional Officer Training
First Semester
Course Title
Semester
Credit Hours
CRJ 271
Correctional Science I
CRJ 272
Correctional Science II
CRJ 273
Correctional Science III
CRJ 222
Ethics
CREDITS
12
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
12
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