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Date Approved:
Date Revised:
August 2013
August 2013
COURSE SYLLABUS
Syllabus for:
CRMJ
2020
Introduction to Corrections
(Formerly CJA 2220 Correctional Procedures)
Discipline
Number
Course Name
Catalog Description: This course presents the history of the development of corrections in Europe
and America and a survey of current prison conditions and operations, including pre-release,
probation, and parole.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Prerequisite(s): None
Required Text(s):
(1)
Essentials of Corrections, Mays and Winfree, 4th Ed. 2009 Wadsworth Cengage
Learning, ISBN: 9780495504382
Title
(2)
Author(s)
Edition/Date
Publisher
Human Relations and Corrections, Braswell, Miller, and Cabana, 5th Ed. 2006
Waveland Press, ISBN: 9781577664277
Title
Author(s)
Edition/Date
Publisher
Title
Author(s)
Edition/Date
Publisher
(3)
Required Supplies/Material(s): Note-taking materials
Recommended Supplementary Material(s): None
Student Group for Whom Course is Required/Intended: Students following the Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associates of Science (A.S.) Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP); students
following the Pre-Law area of emphasis; students aspiring to careers in law enforcement, the judicial system,
and/or the correctional system; and for those interested in the subject of criminal justice.
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GOALS
GOALS: These should be broadly stated, measurable learner outcomes expected with the
completion of the course; use additional sheet(s) if necessary.
1.
2.
3.
4.
To explore the historical development of the corrections function in America.
To examine the role of corrections agencies within the larger criminal justice system.
To examine the principles and practices of contemporary correctional systems.
To examine contemporary correctional systems from the point of view of the inmate.
OBJECTIVES: These should be specifically stated, measurable learner outcomes to be met
throughout the course; use additional sheet(s) if necessary.
1. Outline the various philosophies of punishment.
2. Discuss sentencing options.
3. Explain the concepts of deviance and social control.
4. Compare the classical and positivist views of criminal behavior.
5. Discuss the four corrections models.
6. Discuss the concept of deterrence.
7. Outline the history of institutional corrections.
8. Discuss modern institutional correctional facilities.
9. Differentiate between jails and prisons.
10. Discuss the costs of prison construction and operation.
11. Explain prison management styles and discuss organization.
12. Discuss the duties of the correctional officer.
13. Explain the prisoner classification system.
14. Discuss prison discipline.
15. Explain what is meant by the term inmate subculture.
16. Discuss the pains of imprisonment.
17. Explain the concept of prisoner’s rights.
18. Discuss prison industries and rehabilitation programs.
19. Discuss problems specific to female inmates.
20. Differentiate between male and female inmate subcultures.
21. Discuss the history and evolution of the probation system.
22. Outline the various types of intermediate sanctions.
23. Discuss the history and evolution of parole.
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SUGGESTED EVALUATION PLAN
TASK
WEIGHT
OBJECTIVES
Weekly current events assignments 30%
All
Homework Assignments
30%
All
Mid-term Examination
15%
1st half semester
Final Examination
25%
Comprehensive
FINAL GRADING PLAN
Based Upon Percentages
A = 94-100
B = 84-93
C = 72-83
D = 60-71
F = 0-59
Additional Comments:
1. All examinations are closed book.
2. Exams will contain material covered in text and in class lectures.
3. Exam format may contain any of the following: multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-theblank, listing, short answer, definition, and essay.
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INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE
Week
Objective(s)
Content
Materials
I.
2
Overview, film “Plea bargains”
Chapter 1 Mays
II.
1,2
Philosophies, Sentencing
Chapter 3 Mays
III.
3,4
Deviance, Social Control, Criminal
Behavior
IV.
5,6
V.
7
VI.
8,9,10
VII.
11,12
Chapters 1, 2 Mays
Models, Deterrence, Punishment,
Death Penalty
Chapters 1, 3 Mays
History
Chapter 2 Mays
Modern jails/prisons, Costs
Chapters 5,6 Mays
Management/CO’s
Chapters 9, 10 Mays
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
XVII.
VIII.
13,14
Prisoner classification/discipline
Chapters 6, 7 Mays
IX.
15,16
Inmate Life/Subculture
Chapters 6, 7 Mays
X.
17,18
Prisoner’s rights/programs/industry Chapters 6, 11 Mays
XI.
19,20
Female Inmates
Chapter 12 Mays
XII.
21
Probation
Chapters 4, 13 Mays
XIII.
22
Intermediate Sanctions
Chapters 4, 9, 12 Mays
XIV.
23
Parole
Chapters 8, 9, 13 Mays
XV.
All
Wrap up, Future of Corrections Chapter 14 Mays
XVI.
FINAL EXAMINATION
All
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Wrap up, Future of Corrections Chapter 14 Mays