PSY 272 - Correctional Psychology

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Explores the major psychological themes and problems in rehabilitating the off ender. Issues investigated will include the functions of the correctional psychologist; the effi cacy of behavior modifi cation and other treatment modalities; training and supervision of paraprofessionals in correctional settings; sexuality in prison; community-based corrections; prisoner classifi cations and assessment; prison violence; and the future of correctional psychology. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and PSY 101

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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