Schools for Becoming a Probation Officer

Probation officers are essential to the field of criminal justice. These civil servants work with criminal offenders who have not received jail time. A probation officer evaluates his clients and makes recommendations based on interviews with friends and family, drug tests and location monitoring. In order to qualify for this position, a person generally needs a bachelor's degree from a four year institution. As a potential student, a diverse array of education options are available.
  1. Ferris State University

    • Ferris State University (FSU) offers a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice corrections. Located in Michigan, FSU offers its students a variety of scholarships and financial aid. The purpose of the program is to expose the student to the criminal justice system through the study of probation, parole, young and adult offenders and treatment and prevention. You must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher to become a criminal justice corrections major.

      Ferris State University

      1201 S. State Street

      Big Rapids, MI 49307

      231-591-2000

      ferris.edu

    Minnesota School of Business

    • Minnesota School of Business (MSB) offers a bachelor of science in criminal justice. MSB provides flexibility to students by offering online courses as well as location-specific courses throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Students in the program learn about the criminal justice system in areas such as drugs, probation and parole, cyber crime and terrorism.

      Minnesota School of Business

      5054 West Grande Market Drive

      Grand Chute, WI 54914

      877-440-1110

      msbcollege.edu

    South University

    • South University (SU) offers a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. Students study in the specialty of their choice, including areas such as corrections, cyber crime and law enforcement. Courses are also offered online. To be admitted, you must have a high school diploma or general education diploma and satisfactory scores on the scholastic aptitude or the American college tests.

      South University

      709 Mall Boulevard, Room DE

      Savannah, GA 31406

      888-444-3404

      southuniversity.edu

    Washburn University

    • Washburn University offers a bachelor of science in criminal justice, with concentrations in law enforcement, corrections and security administration. A degree in corrections also comes with a student internship. Courses are offered online, during days and evenings and on weekends.

      Washburn University

      1700 SW College Ave

      Topeka, Kansas 66621

      785-670-1010

      washburn.edu

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