Catalog Description

Formerly known as ADMJ 63 and 66
Prerequisite: Completion of ADMJ 62 or 67 with grade of "C" or better
Hours: 54 lecture
Description: Institutional security levels, operations, and design. Inmate classification, institutional programs, treatment and intervention modalities and casework responsibility. Fiscal issues, legislation, current issues and societal attitudes affecting corrections. Custodial and ancillary career opportunities. Tours of various correctional institutions required. (CSU)

Course Student Learning Outcomes

  • CSLO #1: Compare and contrast pros and cons of a career in corrections.
  • CSLO #2: Cite rationale and methodology for inmate and ward classification.
  • CSLO #3: Identify and evaluate fiscal impact of budgetary constraints on corrections industry.

Effective Term

Fall 2017

Course Type

Credit - Degree-applicable

Contact Hours

54

Outside of Class Hours

108

Total Student Learning Hours

162

Course Objectives

1. Analyze and discuss historical and philosophical principles that have influenced development of federal, state, local and private correctional institutions.
2. Identify differences in operations, management, design, and organization of correctional facilities.
3. Cite rationale and methodology for inmate and ward classification.
4. Identify and evaluate fiscal impact of budgetary constraints on correctional institutions and society.
5. Explain societal attitudes affecting the future direction of correctional institutions.
6. Compare and contrast the pros and cons of corrections as a career.
7. Discuss the historical, societal and treatment implications of casework management and rehabilitation.
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of current treatment modalities and related documentation.
9. Complete and explain hypothetical inmate classification decisions.

General Education Information

  • Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability
    • CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval)
      • Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval)
        • IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval)

          Articulation Information

          • CSU Transferable

          Methods of Evaluation

          • Essay Examinations
            • Example: Students will write an essay in which they compare and contrast the job requirements of county probation officers and state parole agents.
          • Reports
            • Example: Students will conduct research and write a report in which they analyze the various methods used to "classify" inmates.

          Repeatable

          No

          Methods of Instruction

          • Lecture/Discussion

          Lecture:

          1. Instructor will use PPT to explain and discuss various methods used to "classify" prison inmates.

          Typical Out of Class Assignments

          Reading Assignments

          1. Read chapter on "Alternatives to Imprisonment" and be prepared to discuss and evaluate topics covered. 2. Obtain relevant newspaper articles (e.g., prison overcrowding, prisoner abuse, civil rights), read, analyze, and present a general overview to the class.

          Writing, Problem Solving or Performance

          1. Visit a local, state or federal correctional facility and develop a written analysis and commentary descriptive of your visit. 2. Develop a flowchart depicting either the institutional classification process or the disciplinary process.

          Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.)

          1. Using instructor-selected topics and/or assigned chapters, students work in groups to produce a 30 minute oral presentation with visual aids and documentation in APA format.

          Required Materials

          • Corrections in America, An Introduction
            • Author: Allen, Harry; Latessa, Edward; Ponder, Bruce; and Simonsen Clifford
            • Publisher: Prentice Hall
            • Publication Date: 2012
            • Text Edition: 13th
            • Classic Textbook?: No
            • OER Link:
            • OER:
          • Correctional Counseling
            • Author: Key Sun
            • Publisher: Jones and Bartlett
            • Publication Date: 2012
            • Text Edition: 2nd
            • Classic Textbook?: No
            • OER Link:
            • OER:
          • Corrections Today
            • Author: Siegel/Bartollas
            • Publisher: Cengage
            • Publication Date: 2014
            • Text Edition: 2nd
            • Classic Textbook?: No
            • OER Link:
            • OER:

          Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.