SOC 147: CORRECTIONS
University of California, Riverside
4 Units, Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): SOC 005 with a "C-" or better or consent of instructor. Involves a review, analysis, and criticism of the major techniques of resocialization of adult and juvenile offenders. Surveys the history, application, and theory of probation, parole, incarceration, and delinquency prevention programs. Discusses the methods involved in evaluating the effectiveness of correctional programs. May provide opportunities for field work.
Average GPA: 2.81
Grade distribution records: 443 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 26 | 5.9% |
| A | 37 | 8.4% |
| A- | 56 | 12.6% |
| B+ | 47 | 10.6% |
| B | 84 | 19.0% |
| B- | 49 | 11.1% |
| C+ | 34 | 7.7% |
| C | 45 | 10.2% |
| C- | 23 | 5.2% |
| D+ | 16 | 3.6% |
| D | 13 | 2.9% |
| D- | 5 | 1.1% |
| F | 8 | 1.8% |
Based on 443 student grade records across 5 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Christopher Schmitt 315 students, Average GPA 2.93