CJA121
Introduction to Corrections
Class Schedule of Assignments
Fall 2009
Week One:
| Aug. 24 | Introduction and Overview to Class |
| Aug. 26 | Orientation to Blackboard Course tools |
| Aug. 27 | Orientation to Blackboard Course tools |
Week Two:
| Aug. 31 | Chapter 1, "Early History" |
Week Three:
| Sep. 7 | Chapter 2, "Prisons" |
Week Four:
| Sep. 14 | Chapter 3, "Correctional Ideologies: The Pendulum Swings" |
Week Five:
| Sep. 21 | Chapter 4, "Sentencing and Appeals Process" |
Week Six:
| Sep. 28 | Chapter 5, "Probation" |
Week Seven:
| Oct. 5 | Chapter 6, "Diversion and Intermediate Sanctions" |
Week Eight:
| Oct. 12 | Chapter 7, "Custody Functions" |
| Oct. 13 | Faculty Holiday (Observed Columbus Day)- No Class |
Week Nine:
| Oct.19 | Chapter 8, "Management and Treatment Functions" |
| Oct. 22 | Midterm Exam ... Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
| Oct. 23 | Midterm Exam ... Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
Week Ten:
| Oct. 26 | Chapter 9, "Jails and Detention Facilities" |
Week Eleven:
| Nov. 2 | Chapter 10, "State & Local Prison Systems" |
Week Twelve:
| Nov. 9 | Chapter 11, "The Federal System" |
Week Thirteen:
| Nov. 16 | Chapter 13, "Parole and Reentry" |
| Nov. 19 | Semester Writing Assingment due in class (TTH Sections) |
| Nov. 20 | Semester Writing Assingment due in class (MWF Sections) |
| Nov. 20 | Last Day to turn in Extra Credit Videos!!! (All Sections) |
Week Fourteen:
| Nov. 23 | |
| Nov. 25-27 | Thanksgiving Break No Classes |
Week Fifteen:
| Nov. 30 | Chapter 14, "Death Penalty - The Ultimate Right" |
Week Sixteen:
| Dec. 7 | Chapter 15, "Inmates and Ex-Offenders Rights" |
Week Seventeen:
| Dec.14-17 | Final Exam: Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15 |
All dates and assignments are subject to change without notice. Students should check periodically for the most recent update.
Last updated: November 18, 2009