Introduction to Corrections (P20.23)
Issued by
Pearson Accelerated Pathways
The course objective is to provide an overview of the field of corrections. It reviews prisons and jails, correctional policies, agencies, prison life, and challenges facing corrections. The general course topics include crime and corrections; correctional options; prisons; parole and rehabilitation; adult offenders; special offenders; prison management; prison life; prison employees; legal issues in corrections; correctional challenges; and the future of corrections.
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- Level Foundational
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include quizzes and examination with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.
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The method of instruction is computer based learning.