Course Descriptions
This program is on a temporary pause and will not be accepting new students for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Course Descriptions for Courses in the Applied Correctional Practice Certificate
CJ 6303 Foundations for Practice
CJ 6304 Specialized Populations in Criminal Justice
CJ 6305 Core Skills 1: Evidence-Based Practices
CJ 6306 Core Skills 2: Program Delivery
CJ 6340 Administration in Criminal Justice
One elective
CJ 6302 Foundations for Practice
This course provides a foundation of the knowledge, values, and skills required for
ethical and effective practice with correctional populations in the United States.
It introduces the role of trauma in human behavior and applies theories of human behavior
and the social environment to systems work. It covers how personal experiences and
affective reactions can influence interaction of personnel working in the corrections
system.
CJ 6303 Specialized Populations in Criminal Justice
Explores criminal justice populations that require a unique approach for management
and treatment. Populations to be reviewed include vulnerable populations such as
females, LGBTQ, mentally ill, youthful and elderly offenders, as well as offenders
of unique crime types, such as sex offenders. Focus is on effective strategies when
working with these specialized populations.
CJ 6304 Core Skills 1: Evidence-Based Practices
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts related to evidence-based
correctional practices. The course examines theories, methods, and techniques related
to successful offender rehabilitation. The topics include the principles of effective
intervention, assessment and classification, case planning and case management, skills
necessary to work with justice-involved populations, and characteristics of effective
correctional programs.
CJ 6305 Core Skills 2: Program Delivery
This course assists students to develop skills necessary to deliver services and programs
effectively to justice-involved populations. The course focuses on core staff skills,
skills aimed at changing client behavior, and delivery of group-based interventions.
CJ 6340 Administration in Criminal Justice
Surveys the relationship between worker productivity and personnel/management policies
in criminal justice organizations. Examines the workplace application of theories
of learning, personality, cognitive processes, group dynamics, and communications.
Possible electives (depending on when offered):
CJ 6325 Issues in Juvenile Justice
Seminar in issues confronting the juvenile justice system and juvenile offenders,
with an emphasis on the history, philosophy, and the role of the juvenile court.
CJ 6335 Victimology
This course examines the nature and extent of victimization—focusing on theories,
history, and trends. Additional analysis will focus on the relationships between victims
and social institutions, groups, and individuals. Justice system and social service
responses to victimization will be evaluated.
CJ 6360 Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Seminar for advanced students offered in response to student request and faculty interest.
May be repeated for additional credit when course content differs. Sample topics include
the death penalty, family violence and disputes, hate crimes, inmate social organization,
prison gangs, etc.
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Contact the MSCJ email for more information: MSCJ@uhd.edu |