I am currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in the area of criminal justice with a minor in psychology. Acquiring this degree from Belmont Abbey College provides me with the skills for supporting offenders to transition into their community. Society requires for their citizens to abide by the laws and offenders should have opportunities to gain life and work skills for reintegration. Consequently, from this course I expect to learn the history of the correctional system and how the system has evolved to present day. This knowledge will assist in understanding the mistakes made in the past and how those errors can be rectified. Furthermore, I want to study and understand the theories, policies, and programs associated with institutional
