Master Course Outline Introduction to Corrections Course Number: CJ 105 Credits: 5 Hours per Quarter: 50 Lecture Hours:50 Description Review of the corrections field, tracing early American penal systems and philosophy to present day correctional programs. Emphasis on our contemporary penal system, incarceration, classification, various forms of release, and community-based correctional programs. Recommended: READ 088. Intended Skills and Attitude Outcomes A. Develop a broad perspective on the field of corrections. B. Become familiar with major correctional court decisions and their impact. C. Develop an understanding of the correctional system and its philosophy and operation. D. Understand and use terminology and legal terms applicable to corrections. E. Develop a knowledge base of contemporary corrections methods and programs. Syllabi Listing Course Year Quarter Item Instructor   CJ 105 Fall 2009 5710 Dominic Cortinas View Syllabus CJ 105 Spring 2009 5710 Dominic Cortinas View Syllabus CJ 105 Winter 2009 5710 Dominic Cortinas View Syllabus CJ 105 Fall 2008 5710 Dominic Cortinas View Syllabus CJ 105 Winter 2008 0812 Michael Ponti View Syllabus CJ 105 Fall 2007 0810 Michael Ponti View Syllabus Two Year Projected Schedule Year One* Year Two** Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini  Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini   X         X       *Year one is all odd years (2003-2004) **Year two is all even years (2004-2005)