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College Catalog 2025 - 2026

CRJ-107 Introduction to Corrections

This course provides a historical and philosophical survey of the correctional system. It provides an understanding of corrections as an essential component in the criminal justice system, focusing on punishment, sentencing, probation, community corrections, jails and detention facilities, institutional corrections, inmates, parole, and reentry. The course also gives students an orientation to current correctional concepts and various correctional institutions.
Prerequisites ENG-095  or placement and ESL-098  or RDG-095  or placement
Gen. Ed. Course No
Mass Transfer Course No
Credits: 3