Seminar In Criminology and Corrections.

Catalog description

(SH Prior Course ID: CJ 672); Students expore an in-depth examination of historical and contemporary issues and policy trends in corrections. It is designed to provide a comprehensive and critical analysis of correctional policies, principles, goals, and issues across time. The correctional goals of retribution/punishment, rehabilitation, deterrence, and incapacitation may be examined, as well as their influence on current correctional practice and reform efforts. The primary focus of the course will be on institutional settings, with attention to the evolution of correctional philosophy, policy development, management strategies, and various issues that impact the operations of facilities and the daily lives of incarcerated persons.