Discipline: Administration of Justice Degree Credit  [X]
Non Credit  [ ]
Nondegree Credit  [ ]
Comm Service  [ ]
 

Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Administration of Justice 18


COURSE DESCRIPTION
18 Instutnl/Field Sr Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
Philosophy and history of correctional services. A survey of the correctional sub-systems of institutions by type and function, probation concepts, and parole operations. A discussion of correctional employee responsibilities as applied to offender behavior modification via supervisory control techniques. Rehabilitation goals as they affect individual and inmate cultural groups in both confirmed and field settings. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Philosophy and history of correctional services.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

To provide basic knowledge of various historical efforts of society to transform public offenders.

To develop student awareness of ethical issues involved in dealing with offenders in an effort to change behavior.

To develop student ability to recognize fundamental goals of the various types of correctional facilities.

To provide students with awareness of the role of institutional and field services as it relates to the Administration of Justice system.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Conceptualization
  2. Institutional Categories
    1. Juvenile
    2. Adult
  3. Institutional Programs
  4. Institutional Special Programs
  5. Field Service Categories
    1. Juvenile
    2. Adult
  6. Private Correctional Services
  7. Conclusion
  8. Exams and Quizzes
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lecture
  • Seminar style discussion
  • Case studies
  • Resource text
  • Corollary reading
  • Oral presentations
  • Research paper for evaluation
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Grades are based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter
  • Oral presentation
  • Research paper
  • Essay examination, quizzes, midterm and final
  • Class discussion-active role
  • Attendance
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Selected handout materials
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