Goals

Skill Goals:

• Students will be skilled at critical thinking, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Students will possess the research skills necessary to understand (and conduct) qualitative and quantitative analyses and the ethical practices related to both.
• Students will be able to interact effectively in diverse communities; they will be able to relate to others with empathy, respect and professionalism.

Content/Body of Knowledge Goals:

• Students will understand and articulate the sociology of corrections, including the central theories, concepts, and best practices.
• Students will understand how gender, social class, and cultural pluralism affect the delivery of correctional services.

Attitudes/Behavioral Goals:

• Students will possess a commitment to the principles of social justice including respect, tolerance, support, and belief in the inherent dignity and worth of all individuals.
• Students will possess a commitment to improving the criminal justice system and have leadership experiences to facilitate this attitude.
• Students will possess a commitment to the American Corrections Association Code of Ethics and an understanding of the code's application to correctional practice.

Experiential Goals:

• Prior to completion of the program, students will have experienced classes, service learning, mentoring, volunteer opportunities, professional meetings, and a field practice (internship).
• Students will compile a corrections portfolio consisting of:
  • Foundations and Orientation essays in which they articulate their correctional objectives.
  • Essay responses to general and course specific questions posed by the faculty.
  • A field practice (capstone) essay that connects their education to their personal and vocational objectives.
  • Term papers and other products of their correctional education.