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10-WEEK SYLLABUS



University _______________________
Department of Justice Administration
_________Quarter, 20____-20____



INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS


Instructor: __________ Phone: __________
Office Hours: __________ Email: __________
Section 01: __________ Office: __________
Section 02: __________


INTRODUCTION
A multidisciplinary study of corrections from the early 1800's to the present.
Significant studies relating to the role of corrections and the methods of community
treatment, and analysis of current model and practices. Three units.
This course focuses on the roles of corrections of offenders and society. It starts
with an historical and philosophical view of the development of corrections (post-
adjudication processing of criminal offenders) focusing on adult offenders. Later topics
include administrative and operational components of corrections, criminals in
confinement, post-adjudication procedures and problems, and community corrections.


OBJECTIVES
There are six objectives of this course, representing what students can reasonable
expect to achieve, assuming active study and participation.
1. Comprehend the relationship between society and the offender.
2. Understand the philosophical bases by which offenders are treated.
3. Comprehend the broader forces at work in institutional and community
corrections.
4. Differentiate between corrections of misdemeanants and felons.
5. Understand the current correctional systems in the nation.
6. Understand the historical development of corrections in America.

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