JPS COURSE
OUTCOMES
Course: JUST 3510. Corrections: Theory & Practice
Description: Examines the historical development of corrections and
current corrections philosophy, policy, theory, and practice. Traditional and
innovative corrections programs are addressed with primary focus on
institutional issues and trends.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
We expect students completing this course to be able to:
- understand the relationship
between corrections theory and practice.
- understand the historical
development of corrections in the United States.
- understand the present state
of corrections in the United States.
- understand the relationship
of corrections and public safety.
- understand the philosophies
of deterrence, incapacitation, retribution, and rehabilitation.
- understand the philosophy of
restorative justice.
- understand the problems and
realities of prison and prison live.
- understand key legal issues
in corrections.
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