Chabot College
January, 1993
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Administration of Justice 55
INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONAL SCIENCE
Catalog Description:
55 - Introduction to Correctional Science
Aspects of modern correctional process as utilized in rehabilitation in adult and
juvenile offenders. Emphasis on custody, rehabilitation, and treatment programs as
recognized by modern penology. Exploration of career opportunities. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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understand the historical development of corrections;
relate how the correctional process operates within the justice systems;
appreciate how the justice process attempts to deal with clients;
list a majority of the treatment processes used in institutions,
probation and parole;
5.
develop an appreciation of effects of institutional life on inmates and
correctional staff.
Course Content:
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Introduction
A.
Ancient history in the corrections process
B.
The beginnings of criminal law
C.
U.S. Constitution
D.
Background in theory and research
E.
The correctional process and causation
Institutions
A.
Jails
B.
Misdemeanants and felons
C.
Prisons and correctional institutions
D.
Institutional custody and treatment
E.
Tour of county institutions
Community-based Corrections
A.
Community services
B.
Half-way houses
C.
Work release
D.
Vocational rehabilitation
Effects of Institutional Life
A.
The institutional personality
B.
Prisoners attitudes and values
C.
Informal social control
D.
Prisoners unions
3 units
Chabot College
Course Outline for Administration of Justice 55, Page 2
January 1993
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Special Areas in Corrections
A.
Alcoholic offender
B.
Narcotic addict and dealer
C.
Female offender
D.
Victim
Treatment Approaches in Corrections
A.
Traditional approaches
B.
Psychological approaches
C.
Group methods
D.
Family therapy
E.
Medicinal approaches
Future of Corrections
A.
Institutions
B.
Probation
C.
Parole
D.
Education and personnel
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture and discussion
Guest speakers
Handouts
Tour of institutions
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Term project presentation
Required field trips
Midterms
Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Introduction to Corrections, Vernon Fox, Prentice Hall Publishing Company
Special Student Materials:
None.
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