We offer opportunities in Corrections Management, to empower students who wish to be involved in the Administration of Criminal Justice in Southern Africa.
Prof P Muthaphuli
Chair of Department: Department of Corrections Management
The Department of Corrections Management is delighted to welcome you to the Department of Corrections Management. In this Department we are committed to empower students who wish to be involved in the Administration of Criminal Justice in Southern Africa. The African proverb, Ubuntu/botho, in all its numerous and various articulations, defines the essence of the soul of Unisa. Ubuntu is a comprehensive ancient African worldview based on the values of intense humanness, caring, sharing, respect, compassion, and associated values. The concepts of community, peace and justice do not stand apart from the African way of life but is emergent in the African peoples' world. Ubuntu is thus more than a moral philosophy, it encompasses African life on an ontological level in that it relates to the essence of being, identity and living. As such, it also underpins the conception of justice. The restoration of harm done is central to ubuntu justice and it is believed that it is the interconnectedness of human beings that brings about restoration and healing in the resolution of conflicts, inclusive of criminal actions.
Whether beginning or continuing your educational journey, we look forward to learning, exploring, and growing together. It is our wish that every student who comes to the Department of Corrections Management leaves with an experience that is intriguing, inspiring, and wholesome. The Department has a team of competent, student friendly staff who are experts in their respective fields, that are prepared to deliver the programmes offered, using a variety of methodologies while at the same time ensuring that our students are also having fun.
I am also proud of our collective efforts to produce meaningful research and educate students who are ready to engage effectively with society and succeed in their professional endeavors. I have no doubt that through our programmes you will develop pivotal skills and knowledge. I invite you to explore our web pages to learn more about the rich educational opportunities available to both our undergraduate and graduate students here at the Department of Corrections Management. Our academic team values the maintenance of high standards and throughput of students.
We would like to take this opportunity therefore to warmly welcome you to the Corrections Management family. We look forward to working with you as you traverse your personal, academic, and professional journeys.
Prof P Muthaphuli
Chair of Department: Department of Corrections Management
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