Correctional Instit/Facility

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide a more in-depth study of corrections as part of the Criminal Justice System and specific discussions of the evolution of corrections, organization and development of jails in America, alternatives to incarceration, probation, parole and the concept of community-based corrections. Emphasis will be placed on community-based corrections and corrections as it could be in the year 2000. The course will provide the student with a background for coursework in corrections. Particular emphasis will be placed on the Michigan Department of Corrections with some discussions of alternatives to the current correctional philosophy in Michigan.