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SUNY GCC - Genesee Community College

Our criminal justice system deals with a multitude of offenders from all walks of life. Counselors are needed to assist those individuals who are released into society from jail or prison and are participating in various alternatives to incarceration programs.

Why GCC?

You will be presented with the basic dynamics, techniques, and skills useful in understanding and comprehending the criminal behavior of others. You will also learn the social effects of juvenile delinquency, and its impact on society and criminality.

Degree Types

Criminal Justice: Corrections Counseling Concentration (AAS)

AAS Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Criminal Justice, the student will demonstrate the following through identified student learning outcomes in courses:

  1. Evaluate how the two analytical approaches (Due Process Model and Crime Control Model) are utilized within the criminal justice system.
  2. Assess the roles of the three main components of the criminal justice system (police, courts and corrections).
  3. Apply an ethical analysis to problems concerning the criminal justice system.
  4. Explain the international dimensions of criminal justice related issues.
  5. Apply administrative principles to criminal justice issues within the three main components of the criminal justice system.
  6. Utilize criminal justice related technology in support of an inquiry or investigation.
  7. Communicate effectively within a criminal justice setting

CORRECTIONS COUNSELING CONCENTRATION

  1. Describe how the correctional system fits into the overall criminal justice system.
  2. Explain the purposes of corrections.
  3. Describe the organizational structure of the correctional system (federal and state).

Download the 2024-2025 Curriculum Worksheet for AAS [PDF]

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Career Outlook

Please contact Career Services for more information.

Transfer Opportunities

Starting at GCC saves many students and their families thousands of dollars in tuition. With an A.S. or A.A. degree you will be able to seamlessly transfer within the SUNY network of 64 college and universities as well as to many 4-year private institutions. GCC’s A.S. and A.A. programs were developed as part of the SUNY seamless transfer initiative allowing students to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree as a freshman and a sophomore at a community college, then seamlessly transfer to a SUNY four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree. Please reference the SUNY Transfer Pathways for degree programs to learn about any campus specific requirements. Visit the SUNY Core Course Finder to plan out the courses you should complete to transfer to a 4-year SUNY School.

If you are planning to transfer to a 4-year private institution you should work with our Transfer Services office to learn about possible articulation agreements and pathways that exist for many or our degree programs. Some GCC A.A.S. programs also have transfer opportunities.

To learn more about these opportunities and agreements contact the Transfer Services Office, we are more than happy to work with you and answer any questions you may have on building your own personalized transfer plan.

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

  • Canisius College*
  • SUNY College at Albany
  • SUNY College at Brockport
  • SUNY College at Canton*
  • SUNY College at Buffalo
  • SUNY College at Oswego

*GCC has current transfer agreements with the above noted institutions.