Community Based Correction

Catalog Search > Humanities & Social Sciences > 44.650

Note: This course is not available for the current semester.

Course No: 44.650; Last Offered: No Data;

Course Description

This course presents a detailed examination of current theory, research, and policy development in the field of community corrections, both nationally and internationally. Topic areas include sentencing, probation, parole, fines, community service, and intermediate sanctions (intensive supervision, house arrest/electronic monitoring, boot camps). Issues include the punishment vs. control argument, community justice models, special offender populations (drug offenders, sex offenders, mentally ill offenders, AIDS), and the cost effectiveness of community corrections.

Prerequisites & Notes

  • Prerequisites:
  • Special Notes:
  • Credits: 3;

Questions About This Course?

Contact the Advising Center at 978-934-2474 or Continuing_Education@uml.edu

Use the Back button in your browser to go back to search results.