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CJC 2212 THE INCARCERATION CONNECTION 3 credits

Prerequisite: permission of the program director. This course provides an overview of the correctional and detention structure and the management skills necessary to understand the security threat of criminal street gangs. The student will gain an understanding of the influence and culture of gang members during incarceration and the connection to the community. 47 contact hours.

CJC 3160 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 3 credits

This course will provide the student with an understanding of community-based corrections, including probation, parole, residential intermediate sanctions, and non-residential sanctions. Emphasis will be placed on the management role in implementing solutions to the challenges facing the corrections professional. 47 contact hours.

CJC 3311 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND TRENDS IN CORRECTIONS 3 credits

This course will provide the student with an understanding of the evolution of the U.S. Corrections system, specifically the antecedents of modern corrections, the operation and administration of corrections facilities, and the role of corrections in modern society. Emphasis will be placed on the issues and trends in corrections affecting administration and management. 47 contact hours.

CJC 3601 CORRECTIONS PRACTICE AND POLICY 3 credits

This course will provide the student with an understanding of the principles of modern management theory to the operations and functions that comprise the leadership of progressive custodial and non-custodial correctional practice. Relevant aspects of human resource management will also be considered and applied to the corrections industry. 47 contact hours.