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Course Information Form
COURSE NUMBER
CJS166
SEM CR HRS 3.00
LT HRS
TITLE
3.00
Corrections
LAB HRS
0.00
SOE HRS
COURSE PCS#
0.00
ECH
0.00
(Assigned by Administration)
Prerequisites: None
Catalog Description (40 Word Limit): Enables the student to develop an understanding of the
current problems in correctional institutions. Sentencing trends, alternatives to incarceration, inmate
life of population, and their effect on the system will be examined.
List the Major Course Segments (Units)
Goals, Types, and Implementation of Punishment
Interpretation of Punishment; and the Use of Criminal
Sanctions
The Pre-Conviction Process, the Corrections Process and
Corrections Systems
Sentencing, Including the Debate Over the Death Penalty
Contact Lt Hrs.
6
5
5
Alternatives to Incarceration; Probation and Community
Corrections
Lock-ups, Jails, State and Federal Penal Institutions (For Both
Men and Women)
Prisoners’ Rights; Classification and Program; and Life in
Prison
Release From Prison
4
Correctional Organization, Management; the Correctional
Officer
Juvenile Corrections
6
EVALUATION:
Quizzes
Lab Work
x
Exams
Projects
x
Oral Pres.
Comp Final
8
4
3
4
Papers
Other
Textbook:
Title
American Corrections
Author
Todd R. Clear - George F. Cole - Michael Reisig
Publisher
Cengage
Volume/Edition 10th Edition
Copyright Date
2013
Contact Lab Hrs.
x
Major Course Segment
Hours
Goals, Types, and
Implementation of
Punishment Interpretation of
Punishment; and the Use of
Criminal Sanctions
The Pre-Conviction Process,
the Corrections Process and
Corrections Systems
6
Sentencing, Including the
Debate Over the Death
Penalty
5
Alternatives to Incarceration;
Probation and Community
Corrections
Lock-ups, Jails, State and
Federal Penal Institutions
(For Both Men & Women)
Prisoners’ Rights;
Classification and Program;
and Life in Prison
4
Release from Prison
3
Correctional Organization,
Management; the
Correctional Officer
6
Juvenile Corrections
4
5
8
4
Learning Outcomes
Student will be able to:
To learn societal/criminal justice system views on
purposes of corrections as punishment and to
understand criminal sanction options.
To share knowledge of the legal process in the preconviction phase of criminal justice.
To gain relevant information pertaining to the
responsibilities of each component of the
corrections systems in America, emphasizing the
process and roles of corrections administration
To explore sentencing options, factors that
influence the courts and/or determine severity of
sentences, and advantages/disadvantages of the
death penalty.
To gain information both written and practical, to
sentencing alternatives other than jail or prison.
To learn about incarceration in facilities other than
prisons; its purpose and administration and the
role of personnel.
To review the many relevant issues pertaining to
the evolution of inmate rights, programs directed
at inmate rehabilitation/appropriate corrections
assignment.
To gain exposure to living conditions, behavior, and
life in prison.
To gain awareness of life after prison for the inmate,
as viewed by parole departments and materials
provided by ex-convicts.
To develop a better understanding of the actual
administration of the various levels of corrections
in America.
To participate in select Correctional officer training
and share experiences of the officer, gaining
insight into frustrations, challenges, concerns, and
rewards of the profession.
To learn about the system of corrections for the
juvenile offender, comparing the differing
philosophies between adult and juvenile
corrections.
Course Outcomes: At the conclusion of this course the student is expected to:
 Understand the purpose of the U.S. correctional system.
 Analyze how sanctions other than incarceration can benefit offenders and society.
 Evaluate the effectiveness of intermediate sanctions and incarceration.