CORRECTIONS CONCENTRATION

CJ 332A Probation, Pardon, and Parole credit 3 hrs.

This course is designed to highlight issues such as sentencing patterns and problems, prison overcrowding issues, release options, and administrative procedures. (Formerly CJ 232)

CJ 332C Theories and Methods of Offender Treatment credit 3 hrs.

This course provides the analysis which will focus on the theories and techniques applied in probation, parole, and corrections to influence the values, attitudes, and behaviors of individuals adjudicated guilty by the criminal justice system. This course will also address public policy and treatment alternatives.

CJ 432A Prison Violence, Gangs, and Subculture credit 3 hrs.

The study of this course will provide the student the etiology, prevention strategies, programs, and theoretical models for prison subculture; an analysis of gang activity, group dynamics, and domination in correctional settings; and an examination of drug abuse, mental illness, homicide/suicide, and sexual deviance within prison environments

CJ 432C Alternatives to Imprisonment credit 3 hrs.

This course will provide student with correctional alternatives to imprisonment, including community service practices, halfway houses, group homes, work release programs, and educational release programs. This course will demonstrate the role of the community and citizen in the correctional process.

Source: Benedict College Catalogue, 2007-2009