Mountain Empire Community College: Introduction to Corrections

Introduction to Corrections - ADJ 140 at Mountain Empire Community College

ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections: Focuses on societal responses to the offender. Traces the evolution of practices based on philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Reviews contemporary correctional activities and their relationships to other aspects of the criminal justice system.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

3 credits

Schedule at Mountain Empire Community College

Summer 2020

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
16379	ADJ 140-W1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2020-06-01	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER

Fall 2020

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
11048	ADJ 140-WA1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2020-08-24	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER
Class schedule and/or mode of delivery is subject to change due to COVID-19 Emergency Guidelines. Instructors will notify students if changes are necessary. This distance education course may require the student's identity to be verified for certain assignments. MECC does not charge any additional fees for the purpose of verifying student identity. If external identity verification services are required or if the student chooses to use such services, the student is responsible for any and all costs incurred.

Spring 2021

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
11857	ADJ 140-W1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-01-13	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER

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