Course Descriptions

CJC1000 Introduction to Corrections
40 hours, 4 credits

This course provides a general overview of U.S. corrections, jails and prisons, institutional procedures, and recent innovations in offender treatment. Students are introduced to correctional philosophies, practices, and procedures. The concepts of retribution and rehabilitation are examined.

Prerequisite: CCJ1000

CJC4600 Advanced Correctional Practices
40 hours, 4 credits

This course critically examines practices of the correctional system. This includes the applicable laws and challenges of corrections. This course also examines how the goals of sentencing are achieved and promote safety and behavior modification in institutional and community corrections. This course provides opportunities to defend the practices of the correctional system in reducing recidivism and promoting public safety.