Gov. Justice, WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the University of Charleston announce partnership

9/3/2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice, the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) and the University of Charleston (UC) announced a partnership aimed at expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for WV DCR employees.

“We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with the University of Charleston — this collaboration allows us to provide additional training and professional development opportunities for our Correctional Officers,” said WV DCR Commissioner William Marshall.

This agreement creates a pathway for WV DCR employees to earn credits based on previous experience and training applicable to a variety of degree and certificate programs offered by the university including:

A.S. Cybersecurity
A.S. Frontline Leadership
A.S. Workforce Leadership
B.A. in Psychology
B.S. Business Management
B.S. Cyber Security
B.S. Healthcare Administration and Management
B.S. Organizational Leadership
M.S. Business Administration
M.S. Business and Data Analytics
M.S. Cybersecurity
M.S. Strategic Leadership
Doctorate Executive Leadership
RN/BSN
Certifications in Cybersecurity, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt

"The University of Charleston is honored to recognize the service, training, and leadership experience of WV DCR employees,” said Dr. Kristen Dugan, Dean of Leadership at UC. “Our partnership will support learning pathways through degree programs and certificates facilitated by UC's dedicated faculty."

Awarded credits are based on a variety of factors including years of service, rank and leadership experience. WV DCR employees enrolling in the above programs will also be eligible for a 10% discount for specific undergraduate and graduate programs, or receive the undergraduate tuition rate of $250 credit hour for military, law enforcement or first responders on specific programs. Students must follow UC's admission procedures and meet degree completion requirements to benefit from articulated and academic credits under the agreement.

The WV DCR oversees West Virginia's 11 prisons, 10 regional jails, 10 juvenile centers, 13 Parole Services Offices, 22 Youth Reporting Centers and three work-release sites.

For more information about employment opportunities with the WV DCR, go to dcr.wv.gov/careers.

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Gov. Justice, WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the University of Charleston announce partnership

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