CJ-202 Prisons: Punishment and Rehabilitation in America

This course is a study of American penology—the study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation—in a sociological context. In addition, it examines the major issues that have helped shape the landscape of American Corrections. This includes a discussion of current treatment modalities, inmate subcultures, prison management, and sentencing trends. The course explores the use of alternatives to incarceration and the latest trends in prisoner re-entry.

Credits

Prerequisite

None.