CJ& 105 - Introduction to Corrections

5 Credits

This course will examine the historical context, philosophical concepts, and major developments that have shaped corrections in the United States. The role of corrections in the Criminal Justice system, sentencing, correctional approaches and programs, and contemporary correctional issues will be discussed.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Online
Designed to Serve All students interested in learning about the criminal justice system.
Active Date 20250401T11:44:43

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes
Course Outline

American Corrections History
Theories of punishment
Sentencing
Correctional Law
Community Corrections
Jail and short-term incarceration
Incarceration
Release and Reentry

Student Learning Outcomes
Articulate a position that is logically supported by credible evidence and acknowledges multiple perspectives about a contemporary corrections issue.

Describe the history of corrections and theories of punishment and how these effect current correctional policy and practice in the United States.

Identify different correctional sanctions, commonly used in the United States, and when they are used.

Discuss discretion, ethics, integrity and accountability as it relates to corrections