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May 09, 2025
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2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CMJ 2131 Corrections
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course is an introduction to the basic organizations of the correctional system, their functions and performance. Prisons, as well as probation and parole agencies, are discussed with the context of historical and contemporary philosophy. Attention also is focused on decision-making functions, the role of various personnel within the correctional system, and the population of offenders within it. Strategies for rehabilitation and their effectiveness are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CMJ 1111 and CMJ 1231 , both with grade C or better
Suggested Prerequisite: PSY 1811 , SOC 1861
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