ADMJ 6
Crime, Correction and Society
Course Description
This course examines the legal and sociological approaches to understanding the fundamental ideas that have shaped correctional theories and practices. This examination includes an in-depth study of adult sentencing, prisons, and jail subsystems, institutions by type and function, probation, parole, and community-based programs. In addition, there are comprehensive examinations of current correctional practices, punishment, rehabilitation, and community treatment programs with an emphasis on issues concerning race, ethnicity, and gender.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48264 | ADMJ 6 | 50Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Ramona Gabriel | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
ADMJ 6.50Z: Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Corrections in America (16th Edition) Allen ISBN: 9780137912254 | E-Book | Required | $110.25 | |||
| Crime and Society Fitzgerald ISBN: 9781134972685 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $38.12 | |||
| Introduction to the American Corrections System ebook with Active Learning courseware Cognella Inc ISBN: 9781793553522 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $98.96 | |||
| Corrections in America (16th Edition) Allen ISBN: 9780137912254 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $73.50 | |||
| Crime and Society Fitzgerald ISBN: 9781134972685 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $45.06 | |||
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.