CJ 431 - Field Study in Local Corrections

Institution:

San Diego State University

Subject:

Description:

One lecture and four hours of activity. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 330; 18 years of age; no convictions or pending charges. Structure, function, and mission of local prisons and jails. Legal authority under which accused and convicted offenders are detained. Prison life, prison culture, gangs, and survival behind bars. Lives and careers of correctional staff. On-site visits.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sdsu.edu

Phone Number:

(619) 594-5200

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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