SOC 556 - COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (C)

3 cr hrs

Description An examination of the history of adult and juvenile treatment and punishment. Emphasis is upon contemporary community based treatment as well as traditional prison-based treatment as well as traditional prison-based incarceration. The process of sentencing, particularly the role of pre-sentences investigation (PSI) is covered. Special attention is developed to internship and career possibilities in the corrections area.

Notes
(Also CJUS 556) (C) denotes Common Course.

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