Description
This course examines the history and nature of the correctional system, from its beginning through current times, with a primary focus on corrections in the United States. Course topics will include goals of the correctional system, prison and jail management, special populations, inmate behaviors, current trends in contemporary corrections, and the ethical and sociological impact of policy and management decisions. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast the various goals of the correctional system, discuss the distinctions between jails, prisons and their respective populations, identify the challenges involved in dealing with various inmate populations and correctional management, and identify the factors influencing trends and population growth in the United States correctional facilities. Prerequisite: CJU 110 or departmental approval.