Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Analyze the four goals of corrections.
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Differentiate the different types of sentencing systems.
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Formulate a position on the application of the death penalty.
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Examine the history and development of prisons in America.
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Distinguish the differences between jails and prisons.
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Classify the different levels of incarceration.
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Conduct a field observation visit to a jail and prison and assess the agency experience.
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Discriminate between different forms of community-based corrections.
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Examine the issues of professional responsibility and ethical standards as they relate to the subject matter of this course.