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CRJU115 - Contemporary Issues in Corrections

Semester Credit Hour(s) 3
Providing a survey of the contemporary American corrections system, this course focuses on the philosophy governing the corrections system in the United States today and the daily operation and administration of facilities. Students will explore the relationship between crime, courts, corrections, and law enforcement and the role of technology in current practices. Modern issues affecting sentencing, probation, parole, special populations, and prisoner reentry are explored.