CRIM 7214 Corrections Theory & Practice

Course Description:

Reviews the history of our correctional system, said by many to have four central themes (revenge, restraint, reformation, and rehabilitation/reintegration). Defines the role and working relationship of corrections in the greater spectrum of criminal justice, identifies and discusses the issues and problems facing the system today, and evaluates its intended purpose vs. how it actually functions. Explores prison operations, from designing and staffing a prison to responsible reintegration. Discussions regarding the political, social, and economic issues that have impacted correction operations, such as sentencing reform, overcrowding, boot camps, and so on, are taken from the classroom to actual prison settings. Provides an overview of corrections through a blend of theory, practice, and firsthand observations.

Prerequisites:

Not Applicable

Repeatable:

No

Prerequisite Remarks:

Not Applicable

Additional Information:

Syllabi:

Fall

Spring

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Summer 1

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Summer 2

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