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: Classroom-based Length: 12 -- 15 weeks (90.3 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 or 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: Describe t he purpose, implementation, and effectiveness of corrections Describe the organization of corrections Identify challenges faced by the correctional system Explain the differences and similarities of the various clients of a correctional facility Explain the legal rights of inmates and the use of capital punishment Define terms related to corrections Trace the historical evolution of the correctional system Describe prison life and the effects it can have on individuals and society 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: Computer Based Training 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