JUS 201 - Corrections in America

Institution:

Northern Kentucky University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

An interdisciplinary examination of all areas of corrections in the United States informed by law, psychology, sociology, and public policy. Topics explored include history and philosophy of punishment, prisons and jails, institution programming, management of various offender populations, incarceration trends, intermediate sanctions, and parole.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nku.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 572-5100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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