Provides a historical overview of theory and practices of convicted offenders with an emphasis on U.S. corrections, including institutional procedures, relevant technological innovations in security, and future innovation impact.
Outcomes
Define terms related to corrections.
Assess the purpose, implementation, and effectiveness of corrections.
Trace the historical evolution of the correctional system.
Illustrate the organization of corrections.
Examine challenges faced by the correctional system.
Compare and contrast alternatives to incarceration.
Analyze prison life and the effects it can have on individuals and society.
Discuss capital punishment at the state, federal, and military levels.
Relate US Constitution Amendments and major Supreme Court cases to the practice of capital punishment.
Compare and contrast American corrections with international corrections.
PreRequisites
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Textbook(s)
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