Undergraduate Certificate in Wellness and Risk Management in Corrections
The Undergraduate Certificate in Wellness and Risk Management in Corrections prepares students to address complex health, safety, supervision, and organizational risk challenges in contemporary correctional environments. Structured around stacked micro-certificates in crisis and emergency management in correctional safety, building positive correctional culture, managing health in corrections, specialized supervision, staff wellness and resilience, and evidence-informed and data-driven practice, the program emphasizes proactive and sustainable approaches to correctional operations. Through competency-based coursework, students develop practical skills to manage crises, respond to mental and physical health needs, support staff well-being, strengthen institutional culture, and apply research and data to supervision and intervention strategies. The certificate prepares students to promote safety, reduce risk, and enhance both individual and organizational resilience within correctional systems. This certificate represents a strategic investment for individuals seeking to strengthen their readiness for correctional careers and advance professionalism within correctional organizations.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate in Wellness and Risk Management in Corrections | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Micro-Certificate in Crisis and Emergency Management for Correctional Safety | 3 | |
| Risk Reduction in Correctional Settings | ||
| Situational Awareness in Correctional Settings | ||
| Emergency Response and Recovery in Correctional Settings | ||
| Micro-Certificate in Managing Health and Wellness in Corrections | 3 | |
| Substance Use and Abuse Awareness in Corrections | ||
| Mental Health Response in Corrections | ||
| Health Care Response in Corrections | ||
| Micro-Certificate in Specialized Supervision in Corrections | 3 | |
| Examining Special Populations in Corrections | ||
| Special Populations Management in Corrections | ||
| Special Populations Interventions in Corrections | ||
| Micro-Certificate in Staff Wellness and Resilience in Corrections | 3 | |
| Emotional Self-Awareness for Criminal Justice Professionals | ||
| Wellness Resources for Criminal Justice Professionals | ||
| Balanced Well-Being for Criminal Justice Professionals | ||
| Micro-Certificate in Building Positive Correctional Culture | 3 | |
| Organizational Theory & Correctional Processes | ||
| Organizational Culture & Change in Corrections | ||
| Sustainable Cultural Change in Corrections | ||
| Micro-Certificate in Evidence-Informed and Data-Driven Practice in Corrections | 3 | |
| Interpreting Evidence-Informed Research in Corrections | ||
| Data-Informed Practice in Corrections | ||
| Program Implementation in Corrections | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Wellness and Risk Management in Corrections is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Crisis and emergency response coordination in corrections.
- Health, safety, and risk management practices in corrections.
- Specialized supervision and intervention strategies in corrections.
- Organizational culture development and staff resilience support in corrections.
- Evidence-informed, data-supported decision-making in corrections.
