JUS 4344 - Corrections

Credits: 3 hrs

This course is a survey of the history of corrections and punishment and of the philosophy of correctional institutions and administration. Students will study the organization and philosophies of correctional institutions and agencies. They will also examine contemporary alternatives to incarceration such as house arrest, community supervised residence, probation and parole, in addition to classical and contemporary issues in corrections and of future trends in correctional practices. Prerequisite(s): POS 2311 & JUS 2301.