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UNISA Diploma in Corrections Management Course Modules and Curriculum

UNISA Diploma in Corrections Management Course Modules and Curriculum

The Diploma in Corrections Management at UNISA is a comprehensive program tailored for those operating or aspiring to work within the Correctional Services environment, particularly at a tactical level. This qualification blends legal, administrative, and managerial principles specific to Corrections Management. Here’s an overview of the curriculum:

First Level Modules

Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work: BSW1501

Introduction to Social Work as a Profession: BSW1502

Introduction to Criminology: CMY1501

Academic Language and Literacy in English: ENG1503

Introduction to Law: ILW1501

Introduction to Fundamental Penology: PEN1501

Introduction to Corrections Science: PEN1502

Correctional Skills (recommended after PEN1501): PEN1503

Nature, Content, and Scope of Public Administration: PUB1501

Social Dimensions of Justice: SJD1501

Second Level Modules

Fundamental Rights (requires ILW1501 & PLS1502): FUR2601

Fundamental Penology: PEN2601

Social Dynamics in a Correctional Centre: PEN2602

Community Corrections: PEN2603

Introduction to Correctional Management: PEN2604

Correctional Services Administration I: PEN2605

Admission and Release Mechanisms: PEN2606

Administration of the Correctional Services Act: PEN2607

Correction and Care: PEN2608

Public Administration Stream (choose B or C): PUB1601, PUB2602

Social Work Stream (choose B or C): BSW2601, BSW2602

Third Level Modules

Restorative Justice in Corrections: PEN3701

Unit and Case Management in Correctional Services: PEN3704

Youth Corrections: PEN3705

Correctional Services Administration III: PEN3706

Correctional Management Principles: PEN3707

Correctional Management Control Mechanisms: PEN3708

Public Administration Stream (choose B or C): PUB3701, PUB3703, PUB3707

Social Work Stream (choose B or C): BSW3702, BSW3703, BSW3704

This qualification prepares learners to address contemporary issues in corrections management effectively. It equips them with skills to support and implement strategies, policies, and procedures in a correctional context. The program is available via online and distance learning modes, providing flexibility for students. The curriculum ensures a solid foundation in corrections management, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application.

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