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CRM 4600 - Practicum in Correctional Education

Credits: 4
The practicum in correctional education is a hands-on teaching and learning experience for Merrimack students who are interested in working with incarcerated people. Students work as teacher’s assistants with professors teaching courses at Essex County Correctional Center (or other facilities, tbd). Students are required to attend class and/or writing tutorials at least 2x per week to assist incarcerated students with writing assignments, test preparation, or other coursework. This course is a considerable amount of work, as students are responsible for completing all reading assignments in their assigned TA course, as well as a selection of readings related to mass incarceration and higher education. Reflection papers and a final paper are also required. Students must complete an orientation session at the jail prior to the beginning of the semester and attend regular meetings with Dr. Aiello and/or the professor of the jail course. This course is by permission of professor only and requires an application process.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 1000  and permission of the instructor.