CRIMINAL JUSTICE G150 - Introduction to Corrections

Institution:

Golden West College

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to corrections-based systems. It covers all aspects of corrections and how they relate to the entire criminal justice system. Students will study probation, parole, jail and prison programs currently in use in the United States. Incarceration trends will be analyzed, and how political environments effect the prosecution and sentencing process. Students will explore different institutional programs, including the use and effectiveness of community based corrections programs. Students will gain an understanding of the issues related to managing inmates in institutions and the constitutional issues that surround the corrections system. Lecture. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.goldenwestcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 892-7711

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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