Nov 08, 2024  
2023-2024 SCC Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

CRJ 242 - Correctional System


Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is an introduction to aspects of the correctional function in criminal justice, including organization, process, procedure, and clients incarcerated and on conditional release.  

Prerequisite(s): Take CRJ 101  with a minimum grade of C.
Course Topics:
  • Functions of the Correctional system in Criminal Justice.
  • Organization, Process and Procedures of the Criminal Justice system.
  • Conditional release. 

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
None
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F =   0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  • To demonstrate knowledge of the correctional function in criminal justice.
  • To demonstrate knowledge of the organization, process, procedure, and clients incarcerated and on conditional release. 

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies  on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2023-2024