Course Description
CJC 141 Corrections 3.0 0.0 0.0 3.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Start Term: 1997*02
This course covers the history, major philosophies, components, and
current pracices and problems of the field of corrections. Topics
include historical evolution, functions of the various components,
alternatives to incarceration, treatment programs, inmate control,
and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able
to explain the various components, processes, and functions of the
correctional system. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective
course requirement.