Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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LET 1350 - Introduction to Corrections
Iintroduction to the American correctional system with particular focus on the use of imprisonment as a means of controlling criminal behavior. Examines the historical perspectives of corrections in America, provides a brief overview of alternatives to imprisonment, and analyzes different types of correctional settings and correctional clients.
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of major Constitutional rights and legal issues facing corrections and those under correctional supervision.
- Discuss the history of corrections.
- Explore various correctional philosophies and system outcome goals.
- Identify and discuss the effectiveness of different programs within community corrections.
- Identify the function, purpose and jurisdiction of different forms of institutional correctional facilities.
- Identify various special populations and how the correctional system addresses their needs.
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