"CJS/255"
INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS
This course is available as part of a degree or certificate program.
View all programsCourse level: "Lower Division"
"This course is an introduction to the various components of the corrections system within the criminal justice system. It provides an overview of corrections, including corrections history, the persons, agencies, and organizations that manage convicted offenders. Other topics that are covered include policy and procedure, sentencing, probation, and rehabilitations of prisoners."
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Purchase of LabPaq® Hands-on Lab Kits are required for this course.
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