CRIM 490: Special Topics

CRIM 490-004: Jails
(Fall 2016)

10:30 AM to 01:10 PM R

Merten Hall 1200

Section Information for Fall 2016

Every local jurisdiction-county, city or town-either has or is part of a local jail system. From early Colonial America to today, jails have played a critical role in the system of corrections. 6 The jail is the first stop on the “incarceration highway” where important information is gathered about criminal offenders. This course will explore the development, purposes and operations of the local jail. Also, the course will discuss theories of punishment, criminality and rehabilitation as they apply to both offenders and staff of the local jail. Students taking this class will gain insight as to the importance, philosophy, goals and operational environment of a local jail.

This topic is approved to apply toward the following concentration(s):

  • Criminal Justice (CJUS)

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-3

Recent developments in the field. Notes: Topics vary. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the BS in criminology, law, and society depending on the topic. May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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