A survey of the American corrections system as a component of the criminal justice system.

The nature, composition and dynamics of the prison population as a separate society are central topics in this course.

Pre- and post-institutional treatment and alternatives are presented. Consideration also given to diversion and community-based correctional programs.

Deals with the law as it applies to the correctional system. Applicable court cases and legislation will be considered. Topics will include sentencing, prisoners’ rights and responsibilities; loss of rights, prisoner remedies; community corrections and restoration of rights of offenders.

(SAME AS SOC 203) This course provides an opportunity for students to work for one semester in a law enforcement or corrections agency.

This course is a Michigan Corrections Officer Training Council approved curriculum under Public Act 415, requiring the training of new corrections officers. The course provides information and practical demonstration to prepare the student for certification as a correction officer. Topics of instruction cover the health and safety of prisoners and corrections officers in the confined […]

This course is a Michigan Corrections Officer Training Council approved curriculum under Public Act 415, requiring the training of new corrections officers. The course provides information and practical demonstration to prepare the student for certification as a correction officer. Workplace Relations covers the relations inside the prison setting as it pertains to communications, safety, harassment […]

This course is a Michigan Corrections Officer Training Council approved curriculum under Public Act 415, requiring the training of new corrections officers. The course provides information and practical demonstration to prepare the student for certification as a corrections officer. Offender management is a course in the management and discipline of prisoners in the institutional setting. […]

Students are exposed to the social, economic and environmental context within which the hospitality industry operates. Student will study the structure, nature and operating characteristics of the different sectors of the hospitality industry including food service, lodging and tourism. Students are also exposed to the various functions of management, their interrelationships with marketing, finance and […]

Students study food safety risks encountered in the food service industry to ensure that food is safely served. Students learn about the microorganisms that cause foodborne illness and other contaminants that can make food hazardous. Concepts and skills are presented to reduce the risk of foodborne illness and prepare the student to pass the National […]