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    Apr 28, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CRJ 170 - Introduction to Corrections


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: RDG 090  and ENGL 090  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
MTA Social Sciences Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: FL

This course is an introduction to a field of corrections. The focus will be on the historical development of correctional systems and practices, the role of corrections in the criminal justice system, theories concerning the characteristics and treatment of the offender, sentencing guidelines, and important issues facing the correctional system today.