SOC 3650 - Correctional Process

An overview of the correctional process as a function of the criminal justice system in contemporary society. A broad perspective is employed based on existing criminological theory and accumulated knowledge of the social, political, and economic influences on the phenomenon of crime and delinquency. The uses of institutional placements, intermediate sanctions, and community-based programming to fulfill the formal and informal goals of corrections are critically assessed.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 3620

Credits: 3 hours

When Offered: Fall, Spring