Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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LET 2850 - Contemporary Issues in Corrections
Overview of the science of corrections and the contemporary issues in this field. Identifies and examines the contemporary issues that confront the field of corrections; the courts, detention, sentencing, adult institutions, and juvenile institutions as these issues impact the criminal justice system (police and the courts). Students engage in class discussions on all aspects of correctional issues. Students research issues, submit, and present reports on their findings to the class.
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:
- Comprehend the contemporary issues in corrections as they apply to local, state, federal, and international jurisdictions.
- Describe rule of law and its effect on a society’s stability.
- Knowledge of the components of the criminal justice system and understand their respective missions within the criminal justice system.
- Participate in a correctional practitioners staff forum at a local facility.
- Understand ethics, and the negative impact of corruption.
- Understand prison operations, special issues with respect to juveniles and females management, mental health, and the death penalty.
- Understand the management issues of prison operations.
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