SOC 274 - Sociological Analysis of Prisons and Corrections

Institution:

University of Hartford

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Description:

This course is an overview of the U.S. correctional system. It examines the history and current state of corrections. Topics include parole and probation, jails and prisons, and various intermediate sanctioning options. In addition, current critical issues in the field of corrections will be explored, including the current crisis in overcrowding, AIDS in prison, prisoner rights, and the question of what to do with juvenile offenders. Prerequisite: SOC 170.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hartford.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 768-4100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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