CRJ 251 - Principles of Correctional Administration

Credits: 3

Description
This class provides an overview of management and operations of correctional facilities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Differentiate between jails and prisons.
Describe the characteristics of correctional facilities, inmates, and staff.
Identify various generations of jail construction and control of inmates.
Describe standards of jail inspections for accreditation.
Analyze prisoner management for various types of special needs correctional populations.

Prerequisite: CRJ 104