Introduction to Corrections

Catalog description

Examines various attempts to control crime and delinquency by diverting the potential and actual offender into law abiding activities. Provides a better understanding of contemporary correctional activities in the United States through historical and cross cultural information about formal and informal legal and extra-legal and institutional and community based programs. This course can be fulfilled by approved criminal justice training certification and/or work experience. Approval required from department and Registrar.