Intro Correct Probation Parole

This course introduces students to the adult correctional systems used in the United States, the different incarceration categories such as minimum, medium, maximum and “super max” facilities as well as the different alternatives to incarceration such as probation, parole, and intermediate sanctions. This course provides a historical perspective on the development and evolution of different theories of the purpose, goals, and proper methods of corrections, the different applications, and the results.