CJUS 316 - Corrections

3 hours
This course is an examination of the people, systems, practices, policies, and problems of the correctional community, at the local, state, and federal levels. This course will include an analysis of the historical development of corrections, including community attitudes and resources, treatment programs, trends, and changes in the field, based on the philosophies of state and national governments. Various sentencing options, including the death penalty, will also be examined. UG