Corrections
The corrections minor exposes students to important concepts in corrections and promotes an understanding of the correctional environment and introduces students to all aspects of careers in corrections. Additionally, the minor aims to equip students with a better understanding of current social problems.
The corrections minor combines a focus on classical theories of penology with developing ideas and approaches, as well as with contemporary strategies for dealing with offenders after they have been convicted and while awaiting trial. Emphasis is placed on helping students to become critical thinkers in general and about corrections in particular. A primary goal of the minor is to help students focus on the end process of the criminal justice system by helping them understand the nature and consequences of processing offenders through the system. Students will be exposed to such important topics as incarceration, community supervision, treatment of offenders, rehabilitation and the reintegration process.
The minor provides a solid preparation for graduate work in the field of criminal justice, public administration, policy making in civil service and the social sciences in general. As can be seen from the corrections courses offered, the program provides a solid understanding of theory and research related to corrections as well as criminal justice. The curriculum emphasizes the development of analytical and research skills that prepare students to effectively meet everyday challenges in the criminal justice system and in corrections. Coursework is designed to integrate theory with practice, while using critical approaches to discuss competing strategies in correction practice.
Minor advisor. Students who wish to pursue a minor in corrections should consult with either the Chairperson of the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, Professor Maki Haberfeld (212.237.8146, mhaberfeld@jjay.cuny.edu) or the Corrections Coordinator, Professor Lior Gideon (212.237.8991, lgideon@jjay.cuny.edu), as early as possible to plan their course of study.
Requirements: Students who wish to minor in corrections may do so under the guidance of the corrections coordinator. The minor requires 18 credits (six courses) in corrections courses (those with the COR course prefix).
In order to make the best out of the minor, while complying with its above stated mission, it is suggested that students seeking to minor in corrections take the courses listed below in the order they are listed. Each course is 3 credits.
Subtotal: 18 credits
Corrections 101 Institutional Treatment of the Offender
Corrections 201 The Law and Institutional Treatment
Corrections 282 Principles of Correctional Operations
Any 300-level corrections course (e.g., COR 320 or 303)
Corrections 401 Evaluating Correctional Methods and Programs
Any elective Corrections course at the 300 or 400-level
Total: 18 credits