Criminal Justice · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU CJ 431 — Field Study: Local Corrs

3.00 units 3 enrollment options

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

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
8082 Lecture	In person	Open	0 / 25	Thu 4:00 PM–6:40 PM	ENS 106	Tereza Trejbalova	5.0/5 · 5 reviews Difficulty 2.2 · 100% take again
8401 Lecture	In person	Open	0 / 20	Wed 4:00 PM–6:40 PM	PSFA 326	Tania Mejia-O'Donnell	4.9/5 · 116 reviews Difficulty 2.2 · 99% take again

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