Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Courses Offered
COR 401 Evaluating Correctional Methods and
Programs
3 hours, 3 credits
Developing criteria and standards; application of quantitative
measures; operational evaluations; probability and types of error;
prediction and decision making; experimental designs; post-program
follow-up.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or ENG 201
COR 410 Independent Study
(Same course as CRJ 410, LAW 410 and PSC 410)
3 hours, 3 credits
A program of reading and reporting planned and carried out under the
guidance of a faculty member. The topic, issue or area of student
interest must concern a problem in criminal justice, constitutional or
criminal law or procedure, corrections (including probation and
parole) or law enforcement.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, senior standing, and majoring
in Correctional Studies
COR 415 Major Works in Corrections
3 hours, 3 credits
A capstone course that explores in depth seminal works in
corrections. Students will read primary materials written by
“masters” of correctional thought and practice and will prepare
critical reviews of the major works.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and COR 201
COUNSELING (Department of
Counseling)
CSL 110 Career Development for the College
Student
3 hours, 1 credit
A critical examination of different occupational areas combined with
a realistic self-examination by students of their own needs, interests
and skills in order to formulate valid career choices. Emphasis is on
occupations in urban areas and careers in the criminal justice system.
Attention is also given to the career development of women and
members of minority groups. The course includes guest lecturers
from governmental agencies and private industry. Students have a
minimum of one individual career planning session with the
instructor.
CSL 112 Personal Development – The College
Experience
3 hours, 3 credits
An introductory course designed to assist students in coping
effectively with specific difficulties encountered in the early stages of
their college career. Major emphasis is on self-awareness, value
clarification, decision making and effective planning for career
selection.
Prerequisite: Open only to entering freshmen placed in
communication skills and developmental English courses
CSL 150 Foundations of Human Services
Counseling
3 hours, 3 credits
Foundations of Human Services Counseling provides an overview of
the careers in human service and the skills, theories and techniques
utilized by those who work in this field. The course focuses on how
individuals, government and community systems interact with respect
to fostering and resolving human problems. Students will acquire
foundational helping skills while examining the struggles and
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