CRM-311 CORRECTIONS

A comprehensive examination of the U.S. correctional system. Special focus on theories of punishment and rehabilitation, the historical antecedents of modern corrections, offender characteristics, sentencing, community-based corrections, the organization and administration of correctional facilities, prison life and contemporary debates concerning the role of corrections in society. Prerequisite: CRM 200 or SOC 200 or SOC 201 or permission of Department Chair.

Credits

3

Distribution

Sociology & Criminology