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CRIJ 2313
Correctional Systems and Practices
CRIJ 2313
Updated April 24, 2012
- State Approval Code: 4301045424
- Semester Credit Hours: 3
- Lecture Hours per Week: 3
- Contact Hours per Semester: 48
Catalog Description
Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems;
correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization;
treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues.
Course Curriculum
Basic Intellectual Compentencies in the Core Curriculum
- Reading
- Speaking
Core Components and Related Exemplary Educational Objectives
Social and Behavioral Sciences
- To examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods, social structures, and cultures.
- To develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
- To analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on the area under study.
- To differentiate and analyze historical evidence (documentary and statistical) and differing points of view.
- To analyze, critically assess, and develop creative solutions to public policy problems.
Instructional Goals and Purposes
Panola College's instructional goals include 1) creating an academic atmosphere in which students may develop their intellects and skills and 2) providing courses so students may receive a certificate/an associate degree or transfer to a senior institution that offers baccalaureate degrees.
General Course Objectives
1. Examine an historical and philosophical view of the development of corrections
(post-adjudication processing of criminal offenders) focusing on adult offenders.
2. Examine administrative and operational components of corrections.
3. Examine criminals in confinement through the post-adjudication procedures.
4. Discuss correctional problems and community corrections.
2. Examine administrative and operational components of corrections.
3. Examine criminals in confinement through the post-adjudication procedures.
4. Discuss correctional problems and community corrections.
Specific Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Comprehend the relationship between society and the offender.
2. Understand the philosophical bases by which offenders are treated.
3. Comprehend the broader forces at work in institutional and community corrections.
4. Differentiate between corrections of misdemeanants and felons.
5. Understand the current correctional systems in the nation.
6. Understand the historical development of corrections in America.
1. Comprehend the relationship between society and the offender.
2. Understand the philosophical bases by which offenders are treated.
3. Comprehend the broader forces at work in institutional and community corrections.
4. Differentiate between corrections of misdemeanants and felons.
5. Understand the current correctional systems in the nation.
6. Understand the historical development of corrections in America.
General Description of Each Lecture or Discussion
See general course objectives.
Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery
The course is predominately lecture on theory and practice within Corrections, using
PowerPoint and video when possible. Guest lecturers may be invited periodically to
speak as well.
Assessment
Students will be graded on a series of written objective tests for their grade. A
subjective portion will be derived from class participation, class attendance, and
preparedness for the class material.
Your grade will be determined from a series of written objective exams over chapter/course
material and a comprehensive final exam. A subjective portion of the grade will be
determined by the instructor from class attendance, class participation, and class
preparedness as determined y responses during lectures.
Text, Required Readings, Materials, and Supplies
1. Corrections in America, Allen/Latessa/Ponder, 13th Edition, Pearson