SOC 238
Alt to Incarceration · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and SOC 101
About this course
This course examines alternatives to incarceration that have long existed and those that have expanded in response to punitive sentencing and mass incarceration. It provides an overview of alternatives to traditional imprisonment, such as probation, electronic monitoring, home confinement, community service, diversion programs, problem-solving courts, and restorative justice circles. The course encourages creative thinking about punishment, justice, and healing, while helping students develop transferable skills for careers in criminology, criminal justice, and other related fields.
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