Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: PLNS-0042 Organization's ID: PLNS-0042 Organization: Pearson Location: Online Length: 12 -- 15 weeks (122 hours) Dates Offered: 12/1/2020 - 3/31/2023 12/1/2017 - 11/30/2020 5/1/2014 - 11/30/2017 4/1/2011 - 4/30/2014 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Corrections Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide an overview of the field of corrections. It reviews prisons and jails, correctional policies, agencies, prison life, and challenges facing corrections. Learning Outcomes: Define terms related to corrections Assess the purpose, implementation, and effectiveness of corrections Analyze prison life and the effects it can have on individuals and society Trace the historical evolution of the correctional system Examine the organization of corrections Examine challenges faced by the correctional system Compare and contrast the differences and similarities of the various clients of a correctional facility Appraise the legal rights of inmates and the use of capital punishment General Topics: Crime and corrections Correctional options Prisons Parole and rehabilitation Adult offenders Special offenders Prison management Prison life Prison employees Legal issues in corrections Correctional challenges The future of corrections Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content