Criminal Justice · Fall 2026
SDSU CJ 431 — Field Study: Local Corrs
Structure, function, and mission of local prisons and jails. Legal authority under which accused and convicted offenders are detained. Prison life, prison culture, gangs, and survival behind bars. Lives and careers of correctional staff. On-site visits.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: CJ 300; senior standing; upper division major status; only open to Criminal Justice and Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments majors; 18 years of age; no convictions or pending charges.
- CJ 300; senior standing; upper division major status; only open to Criminal Justice and Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments majors; 18 years of age; no convictions or pending charges.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8859 Lecture | In person | Open | 19 / 20 | Mon 4:00 PM–6:40 PM | NE 085 | Tania Mejia-O'Donnell | 4.9/5 · 116 reviews Difficulty 2.2 · 99% take again |