- Grand Canyon University - B.S. in Justice Studies and M.S. in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
- Southern New Hampshire University - BS in Criminal Justice - Corrections
- Liberty University - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Strayer University - Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice
- Grantham University - Online Criminal Justice Degrees
- Michigan State University - Online Criminal Justice Graduate Programs
- Saint Joseph's University - Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Utica College - Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Rasmussen College - Online Associate's and Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Leadership Management
The Iowa Department of Corrections has a mandate to safely guide offenders back into the community while protecting the public, staff, and other offenders through a variety of techniques and systems. The Department of Corrections is one of the largest state employers - its front line corrections officers supervise basic education, mental health, life skills, remediation, and work experiences while on the job. As the field grows over the next ten years, Iowa will require additional human resources in order to meet this need. Currently, there are 3,001 male and female front line correctional officers employed in Iowa prisons; the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that the number of new positions will increase by approximately 150 roles over the next 10 years. Additionally, the Department of Corrections will be hiring to fill positions due to retirement, attrition, and professional development during this time. Scroll on for more information regarding a correctional officer job in Iowa.