Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Certificates, Programs and Minors
Computing Systems
Mathematics 374 Programming Languages
Mathematics 375 Operating Systems
Mathematics 377 Computer Algorithms
Mathematics 400 Quantitative Problems in Criminal Justice
Total: 18
CORRECTIONS MINOR (Department of Law, Police
Science and Criminal Justice Administration)
Description. The Corrections minor exposes students to important
concepts in corrections and promotes an understanding of the
correctional environment. Minor courses also introduce 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.
Rationale. 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 coordinator. Students who wish to pursue a minor in
Corrections should consult as early as possible to plan their course of
study with Professor Lior Gideon, Department of Law, Police
Science and Criminal Justice Administration (212.237.8991,
lgideon@jjay.cuny.edu).
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.
Credits
Subtotal: 18
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
COUNSELING MINOR (Department of Counseling)
Please note: this minor is being phased out. For students who are
starting a minor, see Human Service Minor listed below
Description. The Counseling minor represents a valuable
educational opportunity for those students interested in seeking
employment within the human services professions. The goal of the
minor is to prepare students for careers in the criminal justice fields
of probation, parole, corrections and victim advocacy that require
counseling, communication and interview skills. In addition, course
offerings provide an opportunity to explore many topics relevant to
work within a broad range of criminal justice and public service
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