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Corrections Case Management, Assessment and Supervision

General

Prefix

CJS

Course Number

470

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Evidence-Based Practices in corrections (risk assessment, risk prediction, effective case management, motivational interviewing, and case planning) as applied to juvenile and adult correctional programs.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Examine and apply basic principles of Motivational Interviewing and Effective Case Management through literature review and skill practice as assessed through written exams and instructor feedback

Outcome

Construct and execute appropriate assessment interviews evaluating criminogenic needs to within industry scoring standards.

Outcome

Analyze offender risk and develop case plans conducive to recidivism reduction as measured through appropriate application of actuarial tools.

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of correctional supervision practices and general counseling as evaluated by knowledge checks and written exams.

Course Outline

Course Outline

15% Risk assessment 15% Risk prediction 20% Effective case management 20% Motivational interviewing 20% Case planning 10% Report writing

Dependencies

Programs

CJS470 is a completion requirement for: