CJ 2650 - Correctional Theory and Practice

Institution:

Fitchburg State University

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Description:

3 cr. 3 hrs. Corrections is the branch of the criminal justice system comprised of the programs, facilities and organizations responsible for the management of individuals who have been accused or convicted of criminal offenses. This course examines the history, operation, structure and clientele of modern correctional institutions and assesses the problems confronting them. The course also explores the relationships between corrections and social, political and economic trends within society. Prerequisite: CJ 2000

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fitchburgstate.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 345-2151

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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