CJC-120 Introduction to Corrections

Development of corrections; the correctional client in local, state and federal correctional facilities; the effects of criminal justice reform; and court decisions implementing due process and civil rights for correctional clients.

Credits

3

Department

• Social Science

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CJC 120: Introduction to Corrections

Department

Social Science

Course Description

Development of corrections; the correctional client in local, state and federal correctional facilities; the effects of criminal justice reform; and court decisions implementing due process and civil rights for correctional clients.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	0
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the major stages of the corrections process (e.g. law enforcement, courts, and corrections)
2. Evaluate legal and ethical issues in corrections
3. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the role of corrections in the community
4. Practice communication skills appropriate to the field of corrections including writing, group projects, and oral presentations on topics of interest within the discipline.

Topic Outline

1. Overview of Corrections
2. Who is in the corrections population
3. Ethics
4. Personal Awareness
5. Legal Issues
6. Suicide
7. Conditions of confinement
8. Inmate Classification
9. Reform Issues