Course Catalog Information (24-25)
ADMJ 4
Introduction to Corrections, Probation and Parole
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the American corrections system. The course focuses on the historical punishment of offenders, correctional facilities, community supervision, and reentry into the community. The course explores the challenges of inmate management, the environment, and the impact of incarceration, and examines evidenced-based practices for supervision and rehabilitation. The course additionally identifies and assesses the obstacles offenders face upon reentry back into society. It also reviews the historical examination of laws and incarceration trends throughout history. Lastly, the content incorporates critical thinking related to the challenges of prison overpopulation and racial disparity in the corrections system.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify the goals of punishment.
- Define the roles and objectives of agencies in the corrections system.
- Examine the role of corrections in the supervision and rehabilitation of offenders, reentry into society, and recidivism.
- Examine and understand the role of community corrections.
- Identify the challenges of working with special populations.
- Compare and contrast adult and juvenile corrections.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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