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Justice Studies
Description: This course will provide an introduction to the corrections systems in America. Focus will be placed on the historical development of the corrections system and its varied purposes; different types of offenders under correctional supervision; the continuum of available sanctions and their effectiveness; offender management within the institution, including classification strategies; and prisoner rights. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Justice Studies
Term : Fall 2015
Catalog Year : 2015-2016
JUS 247 - The Corrections Function
Description: This course will provide an introduction to the corrections systems in America. Focus will be placed on the historical development of the corrections system and its varied purposes; different types of offenders under correctional supervision; the continuum of available sanctions and their effectiveness; offender management within the institution, including classification strategies; and prisoner rights. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.