Module 9: Corrections as a Career Field in the United States and Louisiana

Cohort member responsible for this module has been out of the country and as such is unable to access Moodle. The required elements will be added upon his return to the U.S. at the end of August.

Replace this text with a short module introduction in narrative form; provide context and instructor's perspective to review (prior knowledge), preview (highlights of the module), and motivate (relevance to students' personal and career goals). Avoid referencing textbook chapters, page numbers, or dates. 

Image source: “Corrections.” by Tim Vrtiska, CC BY-ND 2.0

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Describe the historical development of careers in corrections in the United States and Louisiana.
2. Identify career opportunities, including education and training requirements necessary for entering and advancing in the corrections field.
3. Assess the contributions of correctional personnel to society as well as the challenges and rewards of corrections careers.

To achieve these objectives: [Edit these items to match your resources and activities.]

1. Read the Module 9 Introduction 
   
2. Read and view the materials in the Module # Pressbooks book
   
3. Read Chapter 9 in Introduction to Corrections
   
4. Complete the [specific activities in the module. Include all in the order you want them completed. If an activity supports the development of foundational and/or industry-specific digital skills, note the skill to which it aligns.]

Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities