Introduction to Corrections - ADJ 140 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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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 Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
66103 ADJ 140-1XYN 3
   W   
2:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Hybrid Course
HyFlex Course
66104 ADJ 140-2XYN 3
   W   
2:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
48229 ADJ 140-E80W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 23.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
38962 ADJ 140-001A 3
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
26064 ADJ 140-01YM 3
   W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
37088 ADJ 140-01YW 3
 M     
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
26021 ADJ 140-1XYN 3
   W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
26023 ADJ 140-2XYN 3
   W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
26649 ADJ 140-E40M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts January 21.
26650 ADJ 140-E80W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-25 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 25.
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