Corrections Minor
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.
Credits required. 18
Minor coordinator. Professor Kimora, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration (kimora@jjay.cuny.edu)
Requirements. The minor requires 18 credits (six courses) in corrections courses (those with the COR course prefix). Four courses are required, two are electives at the 300-level or above. A maximum of two courses can overlap with a student’s major, other minors or programs.
Additional information: The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the minor is September 2024 or after. If you declared the minor prior to that, please see the 2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin.
Part One. Required Courses
| COR 101 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| COR 201 | The Law and Institutional Treatment | 3 |
| COR 282 | Principles of Correctional Operations | 3 |
| COR 415 | Major Works in Corrections | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 12
Part Two. Upper-Level Corrections Courses
Select Two.
| COR 303 | Comparative Correction Systems | 3 |
| COR 310 | Fieldwork in Corrections | 3 |
| COR 320 | Race, Class and Gender in a Correctional Context | 3 |
| COR 380 | Selected Topics in Corrections | 3 |
| COR 385 | Faculty Mentored Research Experience in Corrections | 3 |
| COR 389 | Independent Study 300-level | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 6
Total Credit Hours: 18