CRJS 2603 - Corrections
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41958,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Latricia Kyle
Email: llkyle@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Correction: The Essentials 5th edition, Sage Publishing | Mary K. Stohr & Anthony Walsh | 9781071903728 |
Read Chapter 1: The Philosophical and Ideological Underpinnings of Corrections
Read Chapter 2: Early Corrections: From Ancient Times to Correctional Institutions
Read Chapter 3: Ethics and Corrections
Read Chapter 4: Sentencing: The Application of Punishment
Read Chapter 5: Jails and Detention Centers
Read Chapter 6: Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediary Sanctions
Read Chapter 7: Prisons and the Correctional Client
Read Chapter 8: The Corrections Experience for Staff
Read Chapter 9: Community Corrections: Parole and Prisoner Reentry
Read Chapter 10: Women and Corrections
Read Chapter 11: People of Color and Corrections
Read Chapter 12: Juveniles and Corrections
Read Chapter 13: Legal Issues in Corrections and the Death Penalty
Read Chapter 14: Correctional Programming and Treatment
Read Chapter 15: Corrections in the 21st Century
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Read Chapter 1: The Basis of Corrections Read Chapter 2: The History of Corrections |
Foundations of punishment, correctional philosophies, and the role of corrections within the CJ system. | Discussion 1 (due 10/26/2026) Quiz #1 due 10/26/2026 |
| 10/26 | Read Chapter 3: Ethics ad Corrections Read Chapter 4: Sentencing |
Ethical decision-making, professional conduct, and accountability in correctional practice | Quiz 2 due 11/02/2026 Discussion # 2: due 11/02/2026 Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday |
| 11/2 | Read Chapter 5: Jails and Detention Centers Read Chapter 6: Probation and Intermediary Sanctions |
Jail administration, operational challenges, and policy implications. | Discussion #3: due 03/30/2026 Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday Quiz 3: due 11/09/2026 |
| 11/9 | Read Chapter 7: Prisons Read Chapter 8: Corrections from a Staff Point of View |
Prison organization, management, security, and institutional operations. | Discussion 4: due 11/16/2026 Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday Midway Essay due: 11/16/2026 |
| 11/16 | Read Chapter 9: Parole and Prisoner Reentry Read Chapter 10: Women and Corrections |
Reentry strategies, supervision, recidivism research, and evidence-based practices. | Quiz 4: due 11/23/2026 Discussion 5 due 11/23/2026 Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday |
| 11/23 | Read Chapter 11: Minorities and Corrections Read Chapter 12: Juveniles and Corrections |
Disproportionate representation, systemic inequities, and policy critique. | Quiz 5 due 11/30/2026 Bibliography due: 11/30/2026 |
| 11/30 | Read Chapter 13: Legal Issues in Corrections Read Chapter 14: Correctional Programming and Treatment Read Chapter 15: Corrections in the 21st Century |
Evidence-based programs, treatment models, and program evaluation. | Discussion #6 due: 12/06/2026 Initial response due by Thursday and 2 responses to peers by Saturday Final Exam Quiz 6 due 12/06/2026 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.