Course Catalog Information (24-25)
ADMJ 6
Crime, Correction and Society
Course Description
This course examines the legal and sociological approaches to understanding the fundamental ideas that have shaped correctional theories and practices. This examination includes an in-depth study of adult sentencing, prisons, and jail subsystems, institutions by type and function, probation, parole, and community-based programs. In addition, there are comprehensive examinations of current correctional practices, punishment, rehabilitation, and community treatment programs with an emphasis on issues concerning race, ethnicity, and gender.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Compare and contrast the legal and sociological approaches which have been fundamental in shaping correctional theories and practices.
- Identify traditional correctional systems and alternative sentencing solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of both.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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