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2024 Fall > UGRD > sociol > sociol 363

Punishment and Corrections

Course #: sociol 363

Description:
This course provides a general overview of the American correctional system. The course will consider how society responds to crime by looking at approaches to punishment and corrections. The class will explore the history of punishment, the internal dynamics and workings of a prison, the experiences of both corrections officers and the individuals who are incarcerated, and the impact former inmates and our correctional systems have on our communities. Throughout the course, students will examine the issues that challenge corrections today including shifting societal expectations. The course considers a number of issues such as the history of penology; jails, prisons, and community-based supervision; the duties and discretion of correctional employees; and prisoner reentry.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101 and SOCIOL 104. Sociology majors are also required to have completed SOCIOL 102.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9908 MW
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Horgan,Gerard University Hall Y04-4190
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 12
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101 and SOCIOL 104. Sociology majors are also required to have completed SOCIOL 102.
Course Attributes: