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

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Social Science

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

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.