USU, Utah Department of Corrections Team Up to Provide Leadership Training

A growing program from Utah State University and the Utah Dept. of Corrections aims to strengthen the leadership skills of correctional employees across the state.

The Correctional Leadership Development Program, offered through USU Salt Lake, now features more than 120 graduates since its inaugural class in 2024 — featuring UDC staff and officers from Logan to St. George — with each receiving continuing education credits, a certificate and a challenge coin emblazoned with USU and UDC.

The program offers 160 hours of instruction across four week-long modules. Addressing contemporary corrections challenges through a combination of leadership philosophies, decision-making frameworks and organizational culture strategies, the curriculum includes topics such as critical incident management, ethics and media relations to help participants confidently navigate the complexities of leadership roles within the corrections field.

The program is now set to expand with the addition of Salt Lake City Police Department and Utah State University Police in upcoming cohorts.

For more information on USU's Correctional Leadership Development Program or to inquire about future training sessions, please visit https://chass.usu.edu/criminal-justice/cldp/.