1. Discuss the history of the prison as an institution. 2, Discuss and evaluate the role of prisons in modern society. 3. Examine the impact of economic forces, sexism and homophobia on the
assignment of punishment and the make-up of prison population. 4. Differentiate between punishment, treatment, rehabilitation and incarceration as methods of social control. 5. Identify the social
and economic cost of prisons (Cost benefit analysis). 6. Describe current prison reform programs.
7. Analyze and demonstrate an understanding of the role of half-way houses, pre-release, diversion and other alternatives programs play in the criminal justice system.