Criminal Justice (BSCJ): Specialization in Corrections and Case Management

Explain and trace the history and philosophy of adult and juvenile correctional systems and identify the different models of punishment associated with each system
Explain the history of probation and parole and the roles of the probation and parole officers in the criminal and juvenile correctional systems
Define community corrections and the innovative approaches associated with this perspective, such as restorative justice, peacemaking, intermediate sentences, drug courts and substance abuse counseling
Apply various assessment, diagnostic techniques and case management strategies for working with adult and juvenile offenders
Explain the organizational structure, administrative practices and operating procedures of correctional agencies in the handling of personnel and their functions
Define the development of prisoners’ rights and identify and analyze landmark decisions that substantiate rights for prisoners
Identify and analyze ethical issues related to decision-making process associated with moral dilemmas in corrections