CRJ 3113 Corrections

Three hours (On Campus)

This course provides an overview of the development of the field of corrections as a response to crime in the eighteenth century. It reviews the theories behind the use of various correctional approaches, including diversion, incarceration, and the death penalty. Students will learn the operating elements of correctional processes including adult and juvenile detention facilities, community corrections programs, and probation and parole. The course also provides the student with the perspective of clients and service providers within the various correctional programs and settings.

Prerequisite: CRJ 2013 or CRJ 2203
Offered on campus Spring semester (odd-numbered years)