CJC-215 Current Practices in Corrections

Review of conflicting correctional ideologies, alternatives to incarceration, professionalism in corrections, and community corrections. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of research.

Credits

3

Department

• Social Science

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CJC 215: Current Practices in Corrections

Department

Social Science

Course Description

Review of conflicting correctional ideologies, alternatives to incarceration, professionalism in corrections, and community corrections. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of research.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
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. Explain concepts in corrections through oral communication by reading and analyzing topical literature.
3. Demonstrate standard procedures of conducting surveys.
4. Demonstrate collaboration and oral communication skills to explore and present a topic in corrections to their peers.

Topic Outline

1. Overview of criminal justice system and role of corrections 
2. Philosophies of corrections
3. Who is in the criminal justice system 
4. Current issues 
5. Survey instruments and results 
6. Research current practices in corrections and integration of data into decision making
7. The role of advocacy groups and resulting legislation amendments