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Dec 21, 2024
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MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025
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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.
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