The course examines the prison and issues of corrections in terms of historical development and current applications. It examines various perspectives and definitions of social control; philosophical underpinnings of the system; and prisoner and societal implications of social control. We deal with the history, forms, and functions of correctional philosophies, institutions, programs, and policies. Topics include the structure and functions of prisons and jails, community corrections, intermediate sanctions, and the growth of correctional control in modern society. Pre-requisite: None

CILO-1: Identify various perspectives and definitions of social control and philosophical underpinnings of the system. CILO-2: Summarize the historical development and current applications of prison and issues of corrections. CILO-3: Discuss the history, forms, and functions of correctional philosophies, institutions, programs, and policies.