CRIMINOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS, SEMINAR, WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 1-2, 1968

• NCJ Number: 2179
• Author(s): ANON
• Date Published: 1972
• Length: 101 pages
• Corporate Author: Joint Cmssn on Correctional Manpower and Training
• Sale Source: American Correctional Association
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS ARE DISCUSSED AS THEY RELATE TO MANPOWER.

Abstract

THE REPORT OF A SURVEY OF PROGRAMS IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS IN THE NATION'S INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IS SUMMARIZED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON CORRECTIONAL MANPOWER AND TRAINING TOGETHER WITH THE PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE SEMINAR. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE A GREAT VARIETY OF GOALS, CONTENT, STRUCTURE, AND OPERATION. THEY OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF COURSES AND DIFFERENT DEGREES. THEY ARE FREQUENTLY IN COMPETITION WITH OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR STATUS, FOR STUDENTS, AND FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT. (AUTHOR MODIFIED)