,
, To the Instructor
This text covers history, theories, operations, costs, and effectiveness. It goes beyond
providing students a historical perspective, an encyclopedia of terms, and general
information regarding corrections. In addition, the text emphasizes practice as well as
theory; the challenges to accomplishing the mission of correctional agencies; and the
roles of the people who work in, are supervised by, or are affected by the correctional
process. The goal of this textbook is to help students understand (1) how various factors
throughout the historical development of corrections influenced the basic operating
foundations of today, (2) the linkage of theory and practice, (3) how correctional policy is
developed and enacted, (4) the manner in which current correctional policy is put into
practice by correctional agencies, and (5) the difficulty in carrying out the functions of
correctional agencies in a cost-efficient manner.
This Instructor’s Manual has been carefully designed to assist you, the faculty, in
presenting the material contained in the text by adding new features to make classes and
lectures more interesting, effective, and instructor-friendly. The goals are to ensure that
key points are being learned and to maximize effective student interaction. Here is a list
of features:
Suggested course syllabi for 10- and 16-week courses
Chapter overviews
Chapter objectives
Lecture outlines
List of changes/transition guide
Additional assignments and class activities
Suggested answers to end-of chapter assignments
These above-mentioned items, along with the pedagogical features contained in the main
text, can be combined to construct quizzes, midterm examinations, and comprehensive
examinations. They can be mixed together in unlimited combinations by using the Test
Bank which accompanies this book. The author always welcomes your comments and
recommendations for improvement of future editions.
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, Syllabi
10-Week Syllabus
CORRECTIONS
Term
Days/Times
Location
Professor:
Office:
Phone:
Email:
Office Hours:
Course Description: The objective of this course is to provide students with an overview
of our past and present corrections system, the evolving manner in which inmates have
been treated, and the controversies that still remain in the corrections system today.
Students will be expected to utilize critical thinking skills to participate in discussion, and
to contribute their opinions and thoughts to the class. By the end of the semester, students
should be more knowledgeable about the corrections system and its participants, as well
as be aware of the different perspectives of various members of society.
Course Objectives:
Understand the variety of ways society punishes people who break criminal laws
Identify the theoretical underpinnings of correctional systems and understand how
correctional practices are shaped by these theories
Explain the benefits, drawbacks and competing considerations involved in
different correctional methods
Think critically about our correctional practices and develop informed ideas about
how our justice system should respond to people who break the law
Required Readings:
Seiter, R. (2020). Corrections: An introduction (6th Ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Course Requirements:
Exams- There will be three exams. Each exam is worth 100 points. Exams will cover
material covered in class from the textbook and other sources. The format for each test
could and may contain multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and essays.
v
Corrections An Introduction 6th Edition Richard P. Seiter
, To the Instructor
This text covers history, theories, operations, costs, and effectiveness. It goes beyond
providing students a historical perspective, an encyclopedia of terms, and general
information regarding corrections. In addition, the text emphasizes practice as well as
theory; the challenges to accomplishing the mission of correctional agencies; and the
roles of the people who work in, are supervised by, or are affected by the correctional
process. The goal of this textbook is to help students understand (1) how various factors
throughout the historical development of corrections influenced the basic operating
foundations of today, (2) the linkage of theory and practice, (3) how correctional policy is
developed and enacted, (4) the manner in which current correctional policy is put into
practice by correctional agencies, and (5) the difficulty in carrying out the functions of
correctional agencies in a cost-efficient manner.
This Instructor’s Manual has been carefully designed to assist you, the faculty, in
presenting the material contained in the text by adding new features to make classes and
lectures more interesting, effective, and instructor-friendly. The goals are to ensure that
key points are being learned and to maximize effective student interaction. Here is a list
of features:
Suggested course syllabi for 10- and 16-week courses
Chapter overviews
Chapter objectives
Lecture outlines
List of changes/transition guide
Additional assignments and class activities
Suggested answers to end-of chapter assignments
These above-mentioned items, along with the pedagogical features contained in the main
text, can be combined to construct quizzes, midterm examinations, and comprehensive
examinations. They can be mixed together in unlimited combinations by using the Test
Bank which accompanies this book. The author always welcomes your comments and
recommendations for improvement of future editions.
iv
Corrections An Introduction 6th Edition Richard P. Seiter
, Syllabi
10-Week Syllabus
CORRECTIONS
Term
Days/Times
Location
Professor:
Office:
Phone:
Email:
Office Hours:
Course Description: The objective of this course is to provide students with an overview
of our past and present corrections system, the evolving manner in which inmates have
been treated, and the controversies that still remain in the corrections system today.
Students will be expected to utilize critical thinking skills to participate in discussion, and
to contribute their opinions and thoughts to the class. By the end of the semester, students
should be more knowledgeable about the corrections system and its participants, as well
as be aware of the different perspectives of various members of society.
Course Objectives:
Understand the variety of ways society punishes people who break criminal laws
Identify the theoretical underpinnings of correctional systems and understand how
correctional practices are shaped by these theories
Explain the benefits, drawbacks and competing considerations involved in
different correctional methods
Think critically about our correctional practices and develop informed ideas about
how our justice system should respond to people who break the law
Required Readings:
Seiter, R. (2020). Corrections: An introduction (6th Ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Course Requirements:
Exams- There will be three exams. Each exam is worth 100 points. Exams will cover
material covered in class from the textbook and other sources. The format for each test
could and may contain multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and essays.
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